I'm a Jewish Teacher Who Will Never Carry a Gun
I’m a teacher who has enjoyed shooting sports – but, no. I will never carry a weapon in a classroom.
One Morning in a Mosque in America...
A Jewish teacher in an Islamic school, I shared a message from the local Jewish community. “We stand side by side with our Muslim brothers and sisters."
A Hanukkah Poem in the Style of Dr. Seuss
What’s the big deal with those Hanukkah lights? Why do we burn ‘em for all of those nights? And why for eight nights, why not for seven? A gift on each night? Why not for eleven?
How an Indiana Deli Brought Love and Support to Flint's Jewish Community
In the midst of the water crisis here in Flint, MI, Shapiro’s Delicatessen of Indianapolis – purveyors of exceptional Jewish foods since 1905 – traveled 300 miles to deliver a “We stand with you” meal to Flint’s Jewish community on the last Shabbat in January.
Why Are Forgiving and Asking Forgiveness So Difficult?
Everywhere I look, I am surrounded by apologia.
A professional football player cold-cocks his wife in an elevator and drags her unconscious body down a hotel hallway. He issues an apology, yet it is clear that he is sorry only that he was captured on video. A
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