Unfinished Tasks and Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Last week was the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah (head of the year). Today is Yom Kippur (day of atonement). The services …
Invisibility and the Jewish holidays
While you are reading this blog entry, I am in the midst of celebrating the New Year. Friends, store clerks, and strangers …
Is it our job to de-escalate the police?
Knowing how to de-escalate a situation can save your life. Three years ago, I wrote about a woman held at gunpoint while …
Relationships That Die in Polarized Politics
In 2020, we are grieving the loss of relationships. I am not talking about isolation during the pandemic. I am talking about …
Your Mail, Your Vote
The economic problems of the United States Postal Service (USPS) has become a pawn in a political battle. It deserves better than …