My fellow supporters of Israel’s war: We must grieve the horrifying deaths of innocent Palestinians in Rafah
Hamas may ultimately be responsible for civilian deaths, but we are still responsible for our humanity
Hamas may ultimately be responsible for civilian deaths, but we are still responsible for our humanity
Judaism demands we hold their suffering in our hearts alongside concern for Israel
For Shahak Shapira, there is power and relief in responding to the war with comedy
As the national atmosphere became increasingly divisive during the presidential election, some begged the question: Where is the empathy for others? The theory was that our ever-expanding national divide was due to a failure among voters to relate to each other not as ethical rivals, “deplorables” or the “crooked elite,” but as partners in the…
During President Obama’s recent trip to Israel, he spoke of the urgent need to renew peace talks. But in his vision of how to arrive at these talks, he seems to have disregarded the common sense principle that peace is made between enemies. The principle appears to be embraced in the course of ordinary affairs….
Forty-one minutes into his powerful speech in Jerusalem, President Obama went off script. This spontaneous moment wasn’t the one replayed endlessly on cable television, when he paused to describe meeting with Palestinian young people his daughters’ ages. No, this diversion was only four words, easy to miss, but significant. It was in the “peace is…
If you want to show someone you care, you need to show up. Virtual empathy does not replace your presence; it is merely the easy way out of trying to be kind to a fellow human. Writing a few words on a website or tracking the progress of an ill person are certainly thoughtful gestures….
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