Leadership: Part Two
I was, and still am, a fan of President Obama. The day after his first election, I stopped for gas …
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Leadership
Last month I became the new president of the local rabbinical association. Don’t congratulate me. I accepted the role grumbling, …
When the Call Comes, Pay Attention
I was invited to speak to a Unitarian Universalist community this morning. Their theme for the month is “pay attention.” …
A Work in Progress
I have heard several interviews lately with a Jesuit priest named Father James Martin. He is promoting his latest book, …
Exodus: A Narrative of Personal and Communal Liberation
This week, Jews around the world completed the reading of the Book of Exodus—a book that offers a complete, stirring …
To Work in Concert: A Lesson in Leadership
Whenever people do things together, we say they are acting in concert. But those concerts can be atonal, uncomfortable, even …
Mercy
Seldom does one hear one voice ask for mercy for another. Almost never have we heard one voice ask for …
On True Leadership
The problem with being a leader is that power is addictive. At one point or another, leaders inadvertently fall for …
Moses Teaches God
There is a verse that is repeated in the Torah, over and over: “God spoke to Moses, saying…” What follows …
Do Not be Afraid
Fear. It keeps us safe, keeps us from doing things that can cause pain or even death. But there’s a …
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