News & Politics
The Alabama Election Was A Reminder That Holiness Can’t Come From Hate
The Alabama election was a reminder of Dr. King's warning that only goodness can drive out hate.
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Michael Bernstein
Michael Bernstein, a Rabbi, has served since 2009 as Rabbi of Congregation Gesher L'Torah, a vibrant and dynamic Synagogue community in north Atlanta where each person's story is embraced and Judaism is personal. He was ordained as a conservative Rabbi at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York in 1999. He and his wife Tracie have three children, Ayelet, Yaron and Liana.
News & Politics
How James Baldwin Made Me Understand The Importance Of “Taking A Knee”
James Baldwin understood that the fate of America is directly linked to that of its black citizens. Protesting inequality is one way to help ensure a better future for all...
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September 27, 2017
News & Politics
What The Chicago Dyke March Got Wrong About Intersectionality
The incident that occurred at the Chicago Dyke March showed the error of imposing rigid labels on the fluid nature of humanity.
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July 03, 2017
News & Politics
Why We Can’t Judge Comey’s Dismissal As Simply Good Or Bad
Why we must fight the temptation to let our own bias impose a black and white perspective on a situation that has many shades.
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May 15, 2017
Building New Identities
The Limitations Of Identity Politics…And Why We Still Use Them
In an age where identity politics has become popular, it is increasingly important to realize their limitations.
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February 09, 2017
Spirituality & Faith
In A Divided World, Start By Looking Within
Before we can know where we stand on any issue, we first must answer the question that God asked Adam, "Where are you?".
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January 19, 2017
Breaking False Dichotomies
November 9th
It's time to start thinking about how we will address the "other side" the day after the election ends.
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November 07, 2016
Turning The Mundane Into The Sacred
What Pokemon Go Can Teach Us About God
That's right, Pokemon Go can teach us about God. But maybe more in what it does not possess than in what it does.
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July 28, 2016
Another Way Of Looking At Things
What “Hamilton” Can Teach Us About The 2nd Amendment
What the play "Hamilton" can teach us about Hamilton himself, and America's ever-evolving relationship with the Second Amendment.
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June 29, 2016
Breaking False Dichotomies
Why We Should Be Proud Of Pride
In the spiritual world, pride gets a bad rap. How, then, can one balance the value of humility with pride?
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