Shimon Peres on the Futility of War
After the recent passing of Israeli President Shimon Peres, z"l, I'm remembering the time I sat down with him in a Manhattan midtown hotel in 1994 at the beginning of the Oslo process to discuss the peace process.
What Is It About Israel?
It was a straightforward question, spoken in a tone that was casual but knowing: “Did it change you?” he asked us.
What Ended Up on the Bible's Cutting Room Floor?
Joel Hoffman, PhD, is the author of several books, including And God Said: H
Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue: Jewish Values and Criminal Justice Reform
In a political climate marked by partisanship, it is too seldom that we see a willingness for elected officials to reach across the aisle on major national issues.
Giving at the Highest Level
When the twelfth century Jewish philosopher, Maimonides, contemplated the best way to provide for people in need, he determined that the highest aspiration should be to help people become self-sufficient. To work with people instead of for them:
God's Partners in the Work of Creation
Sanctuary Cities and Community Trust
A string of recent events, from growing numbers of Central American children migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to
What Truths Can We Learn from the Story of Creation?
As we’ve recently turned again to the beginning of our Torah, I want to address an important question: Is it true?