A Wounded Torah, A Defiant Spirit

Judah, the namesake of the Jewish people, draws near to the brother he no longer recognizes. His brother Benjamin is held in captivity. He pleads for his release. “Then Judah drew close to Joseph.” (Genesis 44)

Over the years the distance between American Jews and Israel has grown. We no longer seem to speak the same language. Israelis talk about survival. American Jews argue about tikkun olam. October 7th has transcended this distance. It is shrinking the dissonance.

I plead. We cannot grow apart. We must not remain divided.

At present I am here in Israel on a rabbinic solidarity mission. I am here to convey our support. I am here to bear witness to the tragedy...

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