Thanksgivukkah: This November 28th, Celebrate Abundance and Possibility
Call it a simple coincidence, call it Thanksgivukkah, call it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to integrate the quintessentially American and the … Continue Reading
Spirituality & Faith
Religion in Four Minutes?
Many Americans today who are asked about the role of faith in their lives identify themselves as “None” – no … Continue Reading
A Practical Approach to Finding God
Wait! Before you skip over this post because you may not believe in God, substitute a term that does fall … Continue Reading
The Ethical Issues of Ebay Selling Holocaust Memorabilia
As the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht approaches, Holocaust-related stories surface more often and resonate more deeply.? Of particular note is … Continue Reading
Air Force Goes God Optional
The United States Air Force has decided to make God an option; at least as far as the service or … Continue Reading
We Are Originals
Recently, I read about a fascinating psychological study conducted by Angelika Seidel and Jesse Prinz of CUNY (the City University … Continue Reading
Video: Brad Hirschfield on Nairobi, Peshawar, and the Simchat Torah
From Odyssey Network’s Faith on the Record series: “This week saw two horrific acts of violence – a suicide bombing … Continue Reading
Finding Your Path to Spirituality
When you think about what it means to be spiritual, find spirituality, or anything remotely approximating those experiences, what do … Continue Reading
Yom Kippur: The Truth About One’s Truths
Yom Kippur is the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar. Simply put, it is a day-long exercise in Reality … Continue Reading
Remembering 9/11
I live in New York City. Two friends, including someone at whose wedding I had recently been the rabbi, died … Continue Reading