Freedom and the Fourth of July: What Does Judaism Say About Independence?
With so many "revolutionary” musicals to enjoy, I’ve taken to musing about the value of independence they so dramatically explore.
Rabbi David Wirtschafter
Service and Sacrifice: A Prayer for Memorial Day
Recognize the veterans who served, whether decades ago or only yesterday.
Vetting Vashti: A Megillah-Inspired Missive
We write to you on behalf of an Iranian asylum seeker by the name of Vashti. The circumstances under which she has become a “displaced person” are as follows.
A Plea to Our Bigoted Brothers
To the perpetrators of these attacks, let me speak to you as I would want a brother to speak to me if I did these kinds of things: "What on earth do you think you're doing?!!"
Tefilat Haderech (Traveler's Prayer) for the Women’s March
God Who Blessed our Mothers, we ask Your blessing now on women and men, parents and grandparents, children, and grandchildren as they prepare for tomorrow’s March for Women’s Rights in Washington.
