Trapped by Trauma: Transcending the Dragon’s Gaze
Will we have the psychological courage and moral imagination to dare and look into the abyss between us?
War
Gaza War
The war in Israel and Gaza is a horrific fact. Events unfolding along Israel’s northern border threaten to expand that … Continue Reading
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
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