Dear Rabbi and Susan, I often think of your saying, “Politics is the practical application of our most deeply held values” when figuring out where I stand on a particular issue. I’m confused when it comes to ICE, immigration, and America’s borders. The Bible is full of admonitions to treat the stranger kindly, (Leviticus 19:33)
A long-time Cuban immigrant to the United States, Martin Gurri, wrote a stirring paean to his adopted country for the nation’s 247th birthday. He poured out his gratitude for being an American and explained why America is truly exceptional. There was one fly in the ointment. Mentioning his 5-year-old grandson, he wrote that this child
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With close to a 100-years-old history, the Scripps National Spelling Bee can be considered an American institution. While the idea of studying the dictionary and memorizing lists of words might not grab you the competition, boasting both prestige and sizable cash prizes, proves attractive to many. It is worth pondering what it says about our
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