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.
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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.
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.
Brock Allen Turner And Guilt Vs. Responsibility
Is there a perspective being lost in this discussion around Brock Allen Turner guilt in his campus rape? Once we assign blame, what comes next?
What’s Natural Isn’t Always What’s Right
After hearing some horrible news recently, Peter Himmelman was overwhelmed with the desire to kill… and hidden in that desire was a deep lesson about what is actually “right” when it comes to morality.
The Subtle Lesson of Zootopia: Slow Down
The quiet hero in Zootopia, and what we can all learn from his… slow… ways…
This Isn’t Really About Harambe
All the outrage over the shooting of Harambe the gorilla has me thinking that there must be something deeper going on than what we perceive.
Moving On: A Meditation On Divorce
Is it possible to feel rooted while going through divorce? Rabbi Rachel Barenblat meditates on her own experience, and what she’s learned in the process.