I can imagine many Israelis rolling their eyes: OK, where’s he going with this? When is he telling us what he really came here to say?
An Open Letter to My Fellow Jews on Peoplehood, Memory and Israel
Moral consistency is not a Republican value or a Democratic value. It is an American value.
If we want to see a less polarized society, both internally and beyond, we must emphatically reject the idea that political alignment is the predominant commonality for friendship.
Accountability worthy of a democratic society begins with evidentiary discipline: corroboration, transparency, context and standards proportional to the gravity of the accusation.
While there’s nothing wrong with keeping your eyes on the horizon for that magical heifer to appear, be sure to appreciate what you already have.
In the wake of celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, we should also consider the role of lesser-known revolutionaries, like Thomas Paine and the great Jewish patriot Haym Salomon.
If we agree that antisemitism is only one example of a widespread and pernicious instinct toward division and “other-ization,” then it becomes clear that we can only eradicate these animosities as part of a far broader effort.
Evil is repeatedly misunderstood because civilized societies instinctively judge others through the lens of their own moral framework.
Can you imagine telling someone about a sport where after 90 minutes, a team only manages three shots on goal? It’d be like going to a Bruce Springsteen concert and only hearing three songs.
