Against Domestic Insurrection
This is a prayer in response to the rioting and attacks on the U.S. Capitol, an attack on the great history of the peaceful transition power…
Read articleFor Wisdom during U.S. Presidential Elections
Time to vote. Cast your vote wisely. The future depends on it. Then, pray that others will also think, vote, and act with the best interests…
Read articleFor Wisdom during U.S. Presidential Elections
Soon, we’ll cast our votes. When I posted a prayer “For Wisdom during U.S. Primary Elections,” some took offense at my dismay that Donald Trump might be nominated.…
Read articleFor Wisdom During U.S. Primary Elections
The Presidential primaries in the United States are in full swing. It’s looking more and more likely that Donald Trump will win the Republican nomination. This is a real…
Read articleSleeping Prophets
Once, the prophets of Israel admonished kings – the civil leadership – against their failures and transgressions. Where are those prophets now, as the leadership of…
Read articleKorach: For Political Leadership
In this week’s Torah portion Moses and Aaron face a rebellion. It fails and the perpetrators are punished. This is a prayer for wise and dedicated…
Read articleFor Wisdom During Democratic Elections
The citizens of the United States are about to elect a president. Two months later the citizens of Israel will also go to the polls. And so, I’ll be voting in…
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