After an historic vote in the UK whether to leave or remain in the EU, Rabbi Brad Hirschfield considers what it means to have independence, to be dependent, and whether there is room for interdependence. Whatever your views on Europe “this as an opportunity to improve on our relationships, whether national, international or personal.”
The Spiritual Power Of Saying “I Don’t Know”
Rabbi Steven Moskowitz explores a moment he admitted ignorance, and how it spiritually transformed him as well as those around him.
I Started My Own Religion
“Be whatever gender you want —- or no gender at all…” and 12 other tenets of the religion I just invented: Soaring Souls United!
The German Court’s Troubling Lack Of Spine
Why the conviction of former Auschwitz guard and SS member Reinhold Hanning is neither weak nor strong: which ultimately shows the biggest weakness.
Does Less Sex, Smoking, and Drug Use Mean Less Fun?
A father and rabbi reflects on the recent study that kids these days just aren’t having any fun anymore.
A Parent’s Letter To The Presidential Candidates About Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying has gotten out of control, and our presidential candidates are uniquely placed to make a true difference in what has become a norm in our culture.
Listen To The Names Of The Victims First
As the country reels from the shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida over the weekend that left 49 innocent people dead, Brad asks that we take the time to let our hearts break in an effort to reflect and get out of our “ideological cul-de-sacs” in order to see a way forward.
In Tragedy, We Must Remember That God Is Love
A spiritual reflection on tragedies like the Orlando shooting.
John Oliver’s Holy Work
How John Oliver’s recent act of buying and forgiving medical debt compares to the Jewish practice of loan forgiveness every 7 years.
We Need To Memorialize More
What turning fifty, losing a father, and celebrating ten years as a rabbi taught Matt Gewirtz about the importance of pausing for a moment to take in their power.