Divisions abound. Red America, Blue America. The House. The Senate. Israel. Diaspora. Left. Right. Black. White. Christian. Muslim. Jew. Everywhere one looks we’re divided. Even with some historical perspective – [...]
The longest chapter in the Book of Genesis ends with the touching moment of Isaac and Rebekah’s first meeting. Rebekah has traveled from her home in Haran, accompanied by Abraham’s [...]
When Abraham responds to God’s call with the word hineni – ‘Here I am’ – he is speaking the language of humility. So claims Midrash Tanhuma, followed in turn by Rashi and [...]
A brief anecdote from an eloquent review essay about Frederick Douglass caught my eye this week. In 1877, Douglass sought out Thomas Auld, who was dying, to forgive him. Auld had been [...]
Please join us for conversations on the topic of BAI clergy performing Interfaith Marriages on Monday, Oct. 15 at 6pm and Sunday, Oct. 21 at 10am. Please note: These meetings will be [...]
