Abraham Joshua Heschel

Why I Must March

I will be marching in the Women’s March on January 21, 2017 in Washington DC because I must. It is ...

Does Prayer Ever Work?

The story is told about a family gathered around the dinner table.  There are many guests who have been invited ...

Beyond Despair, Our Responsibility to the Children of Newtown

What has changed in the three years since Newtown? The children and teachers of Sandy Hook Elementary were no different ...

Shabbat in a Fast-Paced World

I have a confession. I had intended to post this blog on Friday, but I’m only getting around to it ...

Still Marching in Selma

There’s a slight curve to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The curve means that you can’t see what’s ...

Heschel’s Host: “Don’t Tell Me Religions Can’t Get Along!”

“Do you know a rabbi by the name of Abraham Joshua Heschel?”The question was asked of me by Jean Jackson, ...

A-Rod May Be Guilty, But We All Are Responsible

I’ve been a die-hard Yankees fan ever since I was 8 years old, when my dad took me to my ...

What Playing Games Can Teach Us About Prayer

While I certainly use my iPhone to check my e-mail and make calls, far and away, what really drains my ...