LIVING WITH PURPOSE

Sometimes in life there are no words to adequately describe our feelings or thoughts. When a senseless act inspired by hate causes death to an innocent and beautiful soul, our response is that of shock, pain, and silence. What words can be said to the father and mother of the victim? Are there any words for his siblings? Is there anything to say to so many friends, or to the countless people so profoundly touched by such a sensitive soul, who is no longer with us? Nor are the

About a year ago, during the height of COVID lockdown in London, I spent lots of time in a popular park in Central London. One day as I was sitting on a bench in the park, I noticed a friend of mine from a distance. As I came closer to him, I realized that he was engaged in an intense conversation with someone. He noticed me, and immediately introduced me to his friend, who had just moved back to London from NY. As they say, we hit it off quite naturally, talking for the most

What metrics are used to measure a good Jew? No doubt there are a wide range of opinions on this matter. However, there must be one measure that is more accurate than others. I recently heard the following story which seems very close to that mark. A child was being bullied at a particular school in Brooklyn NY during the 70s. The boy’s parents wrote to the administration, urging them to address the issue. Unfortunately, the school for whatever reason, did not manage to deal

We have all read the story. It has made a profound impression upon us. It deeply resonates with us. Yet do we really understand its message? The story is of twin brothers Jacob and Esau; children of Isaac and Rebecca; grandchildren of Abraham and Sarah. At the very outset their character is defined: “Esau was a man who knew how to hunt, a man of the field. Jacob was a pure man, dwelling in tents”. It all seems like a forgone conclusion, each son playing out their character ro