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A More Perfect Union: A Statement of Religious Commitment Following the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
This is a letter drafted by Rabbi Or Rose of Hebrew College, Valarie Kaur of Groundswell, and the Rev. Bud Heckman of Religions for Peace-USA. I lent a hand in editing it and am proud to have signed i... Read More
Saying Kaddish for 9/11
On Friday night, as Shabbat evening services were coming to a close, one of the minyan leaders stood up before the final recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish. He said, “As you know, Sunday will ma... Read More
Contemplating America’s Reaction to 9/11
Here in the US, much of the rhetoric surrounding 9/11 is centered on never forgetting what happened on that tragic day. Thousands of articles, documentaries and programs have been circulating in the d... Read More
9/11 – Commemorations AND Reflections by Jason Lemberg
For healing to become growth, reflection needs to be a part of our response to this tragedy.... Read More
What’s It All About?
I have a good amount to write in regard to 9/11 and how that day formed me, informed me, and changed me, but, here today, I want to write only a few points that I feel are worth noting. If 9/11 taught... Read More
Of 9/11 and Learning to Love the Other
For me, 9/11 began with religion: after my clock radio alarm gave me the first hint that something had gone terribly wrong, I knelt by my bed to pray that God would watch over the affected people. The... Read More
Where I Was, Where I May Be
I live in New York City. As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches this Sunday, the entire city is preparing to mark this occasion is numerous and various ways, and a lot of reflection is taking plac... Read More
The Israel I feared
With each person he found to daven (pray), my heart sank a little bit. Each time he passed by my husband and me without asking us to join, I felt a little sad, a little frustrated, and totally invisib... Read More