Words of Hope and Action, Inspired by Baltimore – and Amy Grant
Maryland’s governor, Larry Hogan, called for a day of prayer for Baltimore on Sunday. With the city curfew lifted by … Continue Reading
Spirituality & Faith
The ‘Bare Vineyards’ of Baltimore
There was a powerful confluence for me while studying last week’s assigned Torah portion alongside news coverage about the April … Continue Reading
Celebrate Ideas that Break the Mold
So there I was last Friday morning on stage, about to smash a glass in front of hundreds of people. … Continue Reading
When We Self-Sacrifice, What Really Motivates Us?
Last week, I had to write a rather large check to the United States Treasury, and since my wife and … 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
Gratitude for ‘Good Enough’
In the film Whiplash, Terrence Fletcher – the monomaniacal drum teacher played by J.K. Simmons – fervently attests that “the … Continue Reading
Why We Should Be Talking About Religious Freedom
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series:?Lawmakers in Indiana and Alabama are facing a firestorm after they enacted new … Continue Reading
How Free Are We? The Job of Passover
What makes this night different from all other nights? More people experience Passover Seder across more backgrounds than any other … Continue Reading
At Your Service: The Heart of Passover
Service to others marks our celebration of freedom from almost the moment the holiday begins.
Is Focusing on Martyrdom Really the Way to Go?
Palm Sunday opened Holy Week on Sunday, as did heavy duty pre-Passover preparation for many of us, as Easter Sunday … Continue Reading