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Rabbi Or Rose on “A Post 9/11 Pledge”
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approached I, like so many others, began to reflect on the events of that devastating day, and all that has transpired in our country and throughout the world since. I ... Read More
An Open Letter to My Muslim Neighbors in Chicago
This past Sunday, I gathered with many Muslim, Jewish and Christian neighbors for an interfaith service commemorating the victims of 9/11 at Fourth Presbyterian in Chicago. The entire service was beau... Read More
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
The Consequences of Rhetoric after 9/11
As our nation approaches the tenth anniversary of September 11th, we have the perfect opportunity to reflect on where we were socially, politically, and religiously prior to the attacks and where we a... 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