Compassion and Empathy
Making Our Laws Holy
When an 18-year-old (may his name be blotted out) walked into a gun shop and bought a pair of assault rifles … Continue Reading
Responding to Unscrupulous Leadership
Scandals involving clergy abound today, from misappropriation of funds to inappropriate personal conduct and outright abuse. Could this week’s Torah portion provide guidance about how we might respond?
Who you are in the field…
Several weeks ago I was teaching Torah to a group of students from around the country that has met weekly … Continue Reading
Don’t Try To Be the Hero of Your Story
With two elementary-school-aged kids, we hear a fair amount of sibling fighting, with only some of it unprovoked. When one … Continue Reading