Howard Goldsmith
I’m A Rabbi — And I Love Christmas
From Christmas lights to Christmas songs, this rabbi loves the joy of Christmas — and how it has managed to elevate the status of Hanukkah.
4 Biblical Tests For Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
The Bible encourages love and equality, and those are the values that should inform the Supreme Court’s decisions.
Drinking On Purim Is Good For Your Soul
The obligation to drink on Purim — in addition to helping out the local wine merchant — helps us to find a little bit of humility.
Want To See A Real ‘Shithole?’ Read This Week’s Torah Portion.
The privileged of ancient Egyptian society lived in paranoia, xenophobia, and racism — and abused Non-Egyptian migrants.
What LeBron James’ Awkward Train Encounter Teaches Us
A hilarious and sad train encounter between the basketball superstar and a rude train passenger has a lot to teach us:
We Must Stop Sacrificing Americans To The Religion Of Guns
We sacrifice 30,000 people each year to the right to bear arms. Enough is enough.
What Little League Can Teach Us About Post-Holiday Jewish Life
Will we beat ourselves up for our failures in the new year, or will we adapt the attitude of the the Little League 8-year-olds?
What The Boy Scouts Can Teach Trump — And Israel — About Family
Both the Israeli government and President Trump would do well to remember the simply Boy Scouts question: what family values really matter?
Dear Israel: I’m A Reform Rabbi, And I’m Not Going Anywhere.
Despite all the recent turmoil, Israel can’t get rid of me that easily. This government can do what it likes, but they won’t so easily push me away.
The Jewish Case Against Donald Trump’s Paris Climate Decision
The timing of Donald Trump’s Paris Climate Initiative announcement highlights how the decision is at odds with the values that many Jews hold dear.