Why The Terms We Use For The Border Camps Matter
Even those who remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
Rabbi Michael Bernstein
Why We Must Let Go Of The Myth Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The myth inspires complacency that the real Dr. Martin Luther King fought against.
Stan Lee Created Superheroes In The Image Of An Imperfect God
Stan Lee created superheroes who grappled with what it means to be imperfect people with extraordinary powers.
The Soul of the Queen: Words Inspired by the Life of Aretha Franklin
The Queen Of Soul embodied holiness through her music and her life.
The American Ideal Is That The Act Of Governing Should Feel Consensual
The Revolutionary War was fought for an America in which citizens feel as though their relationship with the government is consensual.
Must Atrocities Be Hitler-esque To Warrant Alarm?
The real question is not whether a comparison to the Holocaust is relevant, rather, what will we do about present-day evils.
Roth, The Fanatic: Roth’s Inability To Look Beyond His Own Perspective
Philip Roth’s inability to see beyond his own perspective bears similarities to some ultra-Orthodox Jews’ way of viewing women.
Dr. King Dreamt Of The Future While Taking Real Action In The Present
While Dr. King’s speech spoke of optimistic dreams, he was committed to doing the work it took to make the real world better.
Praying With Our Feet And Marching With Our Prayers
While many will pray with their feet to end gun violence this weekend, I will pray by staying committed to observing Shabbat.