As a long-time college faculty member and administrator, I have heard, and given, quite a few commencement addresses.  

If I asked you to describe your idea of a typical college president, I doubt that the word “humility” would be among the first adjectives that come to mind.

I love the Yiddish expression “Be a Nachshon.”  In our fractured world, we need his kind of moral courage now more than ever.

Be sure to take the time to acknowledge those who helped get you to this point.

The discipline of building my schedule around Shabbat continues to keep me going.

Jews should never be silent in the face of hatred, whether it is directed to us or to any vulnerable group

Each meal reminds me of the obligation I have to live a life worthy of our extraordinary faith.