Roth Provided More Insight Into American Jewish Life Than Most Rabbis
Roth helped make fiction writers as much as a spokespeople for the Jews as rabbis.
Inspiring People
The Path of Friendship: In Memory of My Friend, Rabbi Aaron Panken
Rabbi Pankon was a brilliant Judaic scholar, but he was also my friend.
Mary Oliver, Poet Of A Different Dissidence
Mary Oliver’s poems are radical in their wonder and gratitude in an age of cynicism and consumerism.
Ursula K Le Guin: Activist Of The Imagination
The recently deceased Ursula K Le Guin’s imaginative writing was a form of activism.
Rosa Luxemburg: The Fearless Radical Who Stood Up To Fascism Anywhere
Rosa Luxemburg was a lifelong enemy of nationalism, championing international solidarity in pursuit of freedom and justice for all.
Dr. King Dreamt Of The Future While Taking Real Action In The Present
While Dr. King’s speech spoke of optimistic dreams, he was committed to doing the work it took to make the real world better.
Emma Goldman: Intersectional Before The Word Existed
Emma Goldman dedicated her life to fighting for equal rights for oppressed groups.
Janus Korczak: The Holocaust Victim Who Fought For Children’s Rights
Until his death in the concentration camps, Janus Korczak dedicated his entire life to making sure that children were protected and respected.