By American Libraries — 2013
The bestselling author discusses her role as a global citizen and her connection with nature, history, and activism
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CLEAR ALL
When our ancestors received the Torah, they stood at a mountain. When we celebrate receiving the Torah on Shavuot, we will stand in the pews. They looked at the sky; we will look at the ceiling. They were warmed by the sun; we will be cooled by the air conditioning. I am a rabbi in a synagogue.
It is common to wonder what we would have done if we lived in history’s most challenging times. Lessons for American Christians from the Confessing Church in Germany.
Mere waiting and looking on is not Christian behavior.
How can suffering lead to wholeness? The beloved poet-philosopher explains.