The Marriage of Hanukkah and Shabbat Brings a Special Light
David Suissa
December 11, 2020
Once a year, we do a double, magical lighting. The candles of Shabbat meet the candles of Hanukkah.
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Another Hanukkah Miracle: Morocco and Israel
David Suissa
December 10, 2020
Today’s announcement that Israel and Morocco have agreed to establish diplomatic relations is an extraordinary moment and means so much to me.
Our Worst Year Ends in a Hanukkah Miracle
David Suissa
December 8, 2020
Scientists burned the midnight oil for eight long months to bring us a vaccine that will rescue a suffering world.
No, Mayor Garcetti, It’s Not Time to “Cancel Everything”
David Suissa
December 3, 2020
One of the problems with politicians is they misunderstand their power. They assume that because they can set the rules, that is all the power they have.
Lowering Expectations Can Be Good for Our Health
David Suissa
December 1, 2020
One of the great lessons of 2020 is that we need healthy doses of both optimism and pessimism.
Thankful for a Chair and a Table
David Suissa
November 24, 2020
If we can’t celebrate the holiday the way we’re used to, we can double down on celebrating its message of gratitude.
Playing Loser is the One Role Trump Can’t Play
David Suissa
November 22, 2020
Whether you love him or hate him, it’s well-known that President Donald Trump has had a lifelong obsession with looking like a “winner.”
My Favorite Silver Lining of 2020: More Time to Think
David Suissa
November 20, 2020
When hardships strike, human beings cope by looking for silver linings — for any hidden blessing that might mitigate the hardship.
On Sunday, I Witnessed An Actual Jewish Event
David Suissa
November 17, 2020
In pandemic times, safe, live events may not look like the old ones, but they are doable.
Have We Stopped Talking About Happiness?
David Suissa
November 16, 2020
In all of the anxiety and chronic seriousness and righteous pursuits of 2020, I’ve noticed that very few people are talking about happiness.
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