When Should Clergy Weigh In on Politics?
Stay away from politics, Rabbi. Many of my colleagues receive – and some give – this advice. There’s a lot … Continue Reading
Rabbi Michael Bernstein
The German Chancellor and the Crying Refugee
In the midst of a very eventful summer for the European Union, German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently found that she’d … Continue Reading
Dignity Above All
That morning, they lined up outside the College of Charleston’s arena, a diverse crowd taking time to be present, knowing … Continue Reading
Insights on Bruce Jenner: Embrace Your Reality
Once tabloids and gossip sites breathlessly started publishing pictures of Bruce Jenner in a dress, it seemed only a matter … Continue Reading
Gratitude for ‘Good Enough’
In the film Whiplash, Terrence Fletcher – the monomaniacal drum teacher played by J.K. Simmons – fervently attests that “the … Continue Reading
Norway’s Beautiful Ring of Peace
What does it mean to build a holy place around us? In Oslo, Norway, the true power of building a … Continue Reading
The Funny Thing About Taking ‘Charlie Hebdo’ Seriously
It is a very serious time in France, especially for the Jewish community. And yet, at the center of the … Continue Reading