Celebrate National Poetry Month
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Inaugurated in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry … Continue Reading
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‘Normal’ Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be
Here in the U.S., April is National Autism Awareness Month. I’m reminded of a day not very long ago when … 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
Passover, Freedom, and Martyrdom: Our Week in Wisdom
On The Wisdom Daily this week (March 30-April 3), we discussed the start of Passover and the discussion of freedom … 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.
The Short Film ‘Gift’ Teaches Appreciation of All We’re Given
I dare you to watch Daniel Yam’s short film Gift and not be moved. I don’t think it’s possible. The … Continue Reading
What It Means to ‘Receive in Order to Give’
Robert, a good friend of mine in his mid fifties recently celebrated his birthday in a way those who really … Continue Reading
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