Back in the summer of 2012, speaking at a campaign event in Roanoke, Virginia, President Barack Obama proudly proclaimed how much the government does for everyone. As examples, he mentioned indispensable infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Then he said, “If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that.” In other words, even if you […]

Dear Rabbi and Susan, Here is my question. I understand that as a general rule, we come to resemble the people with whom we spend time. You’ve often spoken of the importance of choosing friends carefully because of that rule. But what should I do when some of the people I love most—family members or […]

Imagine not being recognized while visiting a parent with dementia. The hearts of those hearing of such a picture will fill with compassion and empathy. Losing one’s memory is a fear that grips most people beyond their twenties, transforming the overcrowded mind’s inability to remember where you left your keys into a panic-stricken moment. Smells. […]

Who can forget those first images we saw of smoke and flames pouring out of New York’s World Trade Center towers that Tuesday morning 25 years ago? Impossible to forget. One of the most trending phrases associated with the twenty-fifth anniversary of 9-11 is “Don’t forget”. But don’t forget what? About one third of all […]