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Tag Archives: human dignity
The World Was Created for You — Parashat Ha-Azinu 5783
The 19th century hasidic master Reb Simcha Bunim of Peshischa famously taught that a person should always carry a note in each of their pockets. On one should be written the biblical verse, “anokhi afar va-efer / I am dust … Continue reading
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Tagged ethics, God, human dignity, human-rights, Judaism, justice, parashah, religion, social justice, society, spirituality, Torah, torah portion, wisdom
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Introducing ‘No Time for Neutrality’
I am excited to announce the publication of my latest book, No Time for Neutrality: American Rabbinic Voices from an Era of Upheaval! It is available for purchase on Amazon. The book is a compilation of the best rabbinic writings from the … Continue reading
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Tagged american jews, American Judaism, human dignity, human-rights, Judaism, justice, peace, politics, righteous indignation, social justice, society, Torah, Trump, truth, wisdom
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The Disappeared: A Richmond Rabbi Takes On Human Rights In Guatemala
The history of Guatemala’s secret abductions reminds us how important the principle of universal equality really is — and points out how far from that principle the United States has gone. On a recent trip to Guatemala with rabbinic colleagues … Continue reading
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Tagged AJWS, faith, Guatemala, human dignity, human-rights, justice, politics, religion, social justice, society
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Extremists for Love – Yom Kippur 2017
In June 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke before a large crowd in Detroit. In his speech, King argued that, despite the dangers of nonviolent resistance, “there are some things so dear, some things so precious, some things so eternally … Continue reading
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Tagged current-events, ethics, faith, history, human dignity, justice, Martin Luther King, personal, philosophy, politics, religion, social justice, society
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2014: The year of human dignity
When we review the top stories of 2013, we find that it was a mixed year on the human dignity front: Expanded rights for gays and lesbians in the United States; a new pope’s deeds of compassion and love; and a celebration of … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, equality, ethics, GLBT, human dignity, justice, social justice, special needs
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Rabbi Michael Rose Knopf 