COVID-19 began in Wuhan, China, with little worldwide attention. Initially viewed in America as a distant, small problem, it was quickly evident that the novel coronavirus was more than the common flu.
Read More »A Pandemic for Our AgeFaith.
Trust.
Belief.
Religion.
Everybody has a religion. For some, this religion is theological. For others, it is the religion of science. In fact, most have a religion of nationality.
Read More »America & Civil ReligionWhat is Tu B’Shevat?
Some call it the new year for trees. Other call it the birthday for trees. Our mesora, however, teaches us that it’s celebrated as the new year for trees but actually marks the birthday of the tree – Aytz Chaim – the tree of life.
Read More »Environmentalism & Tu B’ShevatThe higher the tension in a situation, the more likely things will go sideways. It isn’’t just about nuclear treaties or missile threats – the same applies in basic physics and daily life. This is where we can take a clear lesson using a far more dangerous approach – rubber bands.
Read More »On Rubber Bands, Nuclear Threats, and Inner CalmContemporary society clamors for equality.
Society wants equal rights in:
