Category: Interfaith
Open Hearts and Open Minds: Lessons from my Ongoing Interfaith Journey
Growing up in a religiously diverse neighborhood first sparked my interest in learning about religions, worldviews, and traditions that were different from my own. While this interest has developed si... Read More
Accompanying the Light within All People
In my home tradition of Quakerism, one of the most enduring symbols of faith is the Light. Accompanying the Light – what is also known as “that of God” – is a belief that Light exists within a... Read More
Interfaith is More than a Word: Creating Spaces for Conversation
My story with interfaith started on a bus ride from my family’s home back to the University of Wisconsin in Madison. I got a text from a community leader whom I knew from working on a project to... Read More
The Power of Perspective
Originally published May 16, 2022 by Hebrew College. Parshat Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2) As I write this, I am sitting on a plane. It should not be surprising, yet it is undeniably powerful ... Read More
Dialogue for Dignity
“Everything begins with dialogue. Dialogue is the initial step in the creation of value. Dialogue is the starting point and unifying force in all human relationships.” Daisaku Ikeda My journey as ... Read More
A Taste of the World to Come
In classical Jewish literature, Saturday—Shabbat, the sabbath—is considered to be, “a taste of the world to come.” It is a whole day dedicated to imagining and acting out the peace that ... Read More
A Two-Way Mirror
“I just like people.” I’m trying to explain to Brown Hillel Rabbi Dardashti what I want to do with the internship she’s offering me. She wants me to take charge of a project, ideally something... Read More
Lessons from the Dignity Project
I have traveled to more than 40 countries with children from different religions, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. One thing I have learned is that youth from all backgrounds are looking for t... Read More