Finding Hope for Israel and Gaza
In light of the recent escalation of violence in Israel and the Gaza strip, Rabbi Brad Hirschfield reminds us that whichever side of the argument you stand on, arguing about the facts won’t get us any closer to peace but demonstrating compassion for those lost on both sides, may help us get closer to it. He urges us to...
Read moreMurdered Israeli Students: Life Wins Out Over Death
This week the bodies of 3 Israeli teenagers who had been missing for several weeks were found in a field not far from where they were last seen. The murder of Eyal Yifrach, Naftali Graenkel and Gilad Shaer has ignited passions across the world and from different political camps. But this is not the time for “politics and posturing”...
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Four Life Lessons From the World Cup
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield may not be the world’s biggest soccer fan, but he was inspired by the play of the American team in the FIFA World Cup, and he draws some practical everyday lessons from their performance that we can all use.
Read moreThe Roman Catholic Cardinal With A Jewish Mother
This week The New York Times told a surprising story about the former Archbishop of New York, Cardinal John J. O’Connor – his mother was born Jewish. The story raises questions about religious identity, says Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of Clal and co-Founder and Executive Editor of TheWisdomDaily.com, and suggests a discussion of what “dual citizenship” in the realm...
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