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Political Speeches and Their Impact
President Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner!" speech, and President Trump's speech at a 2016 … Continue reading
Remembering the Eternal Struggle for Human Rights, Freedom, and Justice
January contains civic and global milestones that point in the same direction, toward memory, … Continue reading
Sovereignty, Selective Outrage, and the Stories We Choose to Tell
In the span of a few hours, “sovereignty” became the word everyone suddenly had … Continue reading
A Meditation on Christmas: Jews, Muslims, and Christians
A Jewish reflection on Christmas, and the shared history linking Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. … Continue reading
Chanukkah: Memory, Courage, and the Light We Carry
From Holocaust testimony to the aftermath of October 7, this Chanukkah reflection considers memory, … Continue reading
Power, Belief, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Throughout history, power and belief have shaped civilizations, from ancient empires to modern democracies. … Continue reading