The Wisdom Daily

Talking About Donald Trump: Why We Should Channel George Orwell

December 17, 2015 by Rabbi Michael Bernstein

Donald Trump makes me think of George Orwell, but perhaps not for the reason one might expect. My association is … Continue Reading

September 18, 2015 by TWD

On The Wisdom Daily this week (Sept. 14-18),?we wrote about men who avoid crying, refugees fleeing Syria in record numbers, … Continue Reading

September 16, 2015September 16, 2015 by Andrew Jacobs

We’ve lost the art of civil discourse. According to an annual “Civility in America” survey, more than 90% of us … Continue Reading

August 5, 2015 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

As generations of TV watchers know, the words “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing … Continue Reading

July 31, 2015July 31, 2015 by TWD

On The Wisdom Daily this week (July 27-31), we brought you a variety of issues and stories, including: a review … Continue Reading

May 21, 2015May 21, 2015 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

I was in Baltimore this past weekend for the bar mitzvah of my close friend’s grandson. The site of our … Continue Reading

March 27, 2015 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

The human spirit is remarkable. Take Musharf “Mushy” Asghar, a high school student who gained fame on the British reality … Continue Reading

February 12, 2015January 9, 2015 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

How often do you seriously engage those with whom you may deeply disagree? It’s not always our fault if we … Continue Reading

November 10, 2014 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

As I write these words, I am observing an ancient holiday which celebrates both the importance of walls and the … Continue Reading

July 30, 2015August 18, 2014 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

Imagine writing love letters from Auschwitz. That’s exactly what Welsh soldier Ron Jones did. Captured in 1942 by the Nazis … Continue Reading