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“God and The Care for One’s Story”
This is the talk I gave for the Adult Education program at Temple Judea of Bucks County on April 14th. The video was taken by Jerry, my husband, from his smartphone. It includes the Q and A, which shows a … Continue reading
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It’s Personal
It’s Personal Over the last few weeks, I’ve been confronting a shift of mood that’s quite rare for me. The name of this mood is Despair. As a person who’s talked two women friends out of suicide – don’t worry, … Continue reading
Looking Out for Number One
Looking Out for Number One Quoted in full, Rabbi Hillel’s famous saying goes like this: If I am not for myself, who will be? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when? Though … Continue reading
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“Defining Evil Away: Arendt’s Forgiveness”
Defining Evil Away
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