“Silence is Assent”
I feel frozen, despite the Florida heat. The world outside my door seems more daunting than ever—and that’s saying something, …
Category Archives: gun violence
Gun Violence & Teaspoons
I am proud to be a part of the Brady Campaign for preventing gun violence. The following is a speech …
The Lull Between
After the hectic action of last week’s Torah portion, this week we get quietness. Last week Sarah laughed and was …
We Must Ban Assault Weapons
I drove past a church sign this week that said “come as you are.” They meant it as a double …
We Can Dream
I tried to not write this week about guns and how I wish they were controlled more closely in our …
I’m Not Gay: I’m Human. And I Care
Since my recent guest editorial in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune in support of observing Pride Month, people have wondered if I’m …
Heartbroken But Not Helpless
Every time there is a mass shooting, the nation mourns and rails against the horror. News reporters solemnly recite names …
One Tiny Candle
One tiny candle. That is all it takes to push back the darkness, move the shadows into the corners where …
What’s Wrong With Replacement Theory?
Let’s play Jeopardy. The $200 clue: Everything! The correct answer: What’s wrong with replacement theory? If the phrase “replacement theory” …
Holiness Means Standing Up For Our Minds and Our Bodies
Kedoshim. The first word of this past week’s Torah portion means holiness. Not individual holiness. It is a plural word, …
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