Why Lean on Holocaust Analogies?
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: After the shocking crimes of terrorism committed in Paris last week, a … Continue Reading
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Syrian Refugees and the Need for Hope
During celebration of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, the Hebrew greeting L’Shanah Tovah means “for a good year.” But … Continue Reading
Can Peace Be Bought and Sold?
Just about everything wrong with American/Western diplomacy in the Middle East in general, and with Israeli-Palestinian diplomacy in particular, is … Continue Reading
The Blessing of Being a Child of Holocaust Survivors
On Thursday, Jews across the world commemorate Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). For survivors, it is a time to pause … Continue Reading
Joyful Jobs, Interfaith Unity and Staying Weird: Our Week in Wisdom
On The Wisdom Daily this week (February 23-27), we celebrated a Hollywood insider’s plea to “weird” outsiders, a job made … Continue Reading
An Exchange with a Hero
There’s much about social media that degrades conversation and exacerbates polarization. But, like every technology, it also empowers us and … Continue Reading
Stranger Danger, Cultural Context and a Sniper Saga: Our Week in Wisdom
On The Wisdom Daily this week (February 16-20), we looked at an American hero’s morally ambiguous story, the debate about … Continue Reading
‘American Sniper’ in a Polarized America
Clint Eastwood’s film about the late Chris Kyle – nominated for six Academy Awards this weekend – is not only … Continue Reading
Triumph of an Unbreakable Spirit
I found myself celebrating Easter this Christmas, and I was quite moved by the experience. No, my calendar was not … Continue Reading
Video: Genocide, Religious Warfare or A Third Option
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: Christians are increasingly at threat of ethnic cleansing throughout the Middle East … Continue Reading