The Moral Imperative of Non-Discrimination
Amidst the suffering and conflict occurring in too many parts of the world, the White House delivered good news and something to celebrate this week.
Galilee Diary: What I Did This Summer
All Israel are responsible for [the sins of] each other.
– Babylonian Talmud, Sanhedrin 27b
Finding Unity in a Jerusalem Bomb Shelter
When the siren sounded, the Rolling Stones' tortured 1969 track "Gimme Shelter" popped into my head, oddly enough.
Your Roar, Our Story
"It's not the roar that makes the lion, it's the pride." This is the conclusion at which musician Benjamin Scheuer arrives after taking us on his coming-of-age journey.
Thinking About Science, Judaism, Time Machines
Until a few days ago, I had never thought about building a time machine. I had never thought about flying a drone. I had never thought about editing files (other than Word Documents or Excel spreadsheets) in the guts of a computer. Now, I’m thinking about all of those things.
Are Anti-Abortion Laws Un-Jewish?
Last month, the governor of Louisiana signed a bill that will close three of the state’s five abortion facilities. Several days later, the only medical provider offering abortion care in northern Alabama shut down. And by September, Texas is expected to have only six abortion clinics.
On Tishah B'Av, Turning Remembrance Into Action
Tishah B'Av in a Time of Rockets, Tunnels, and Death
As I watched Israel's Iron Dome intercept a Hamas rocket, I began to get some insight into why we mourn on the Ninth of Av.
The People of Israel Are Living
Monday felt like the longest day of my life. Maybe it was, actually. Monday was two days for the price of one, thanks to 18 hours of travel time.
Standing With Israel: My Experience at a Solidarity Rally
The gathering in 1986 in Dag Hammaarskjold Plaza is still firmly etched in my memory.