What Judge Abdus-Salaam’s Death Teaches Us About Assumptions
Judge Abdus-Salaam’s life and death demonstrate the errors of making false judgments.
So, Donald Trump, You’d Like Some Wisdom? Here It Is.
Donald Trump asked God for wisdom when he went to the Western Wall on his trip to Israel. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield decides to share what many Jewish scholars consider to be the essence of wisdom.
Life After Divorce Is About Repairing, Not Building Anew
Although divorce changes things about your life, the basic structure remains. The real work lies in repairing what you already have.
My Relationship With A Tree
The loss of a tree causes Rabbi Moskowitz to discover a deeper appreciation for the relationship between people and nature.
Diehard Secularists Meet Spiritual Possibility
A skeptic delves into the reasons she remains open to the possibility of an afterlife.
How Inefficiency Can Improve Your Life
Leaving room for inefficiency and aesthetic appreciation has the power to enhance your world.
What Are We Really Fighting About When We Fight About Israel?
Arguments about Israel are often more about partisan battles than genuine concern for what happens in Israel.
James Joyce’s Reservations About Marriage Are Still Relevant
Perhaps it’s time to reflect on the criticisms of marriage that James Joyce espoused… and which are still largely relevant today.
The Rabbinic Case Against Kushner’s Saudi Arms Deal
What does Jewish tradition say about selling arms to Saudia Arabia, given the country’s history of human rights violations?
Why Can’t I Tell My Story?
Eric advises a woman who finally has time to write…but can’t seem to figure out what to write about.