Tag Archives: compassion

“The Other” Is You

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Gail F. Nalven

In preparation for the new season of Downton Abbey, PBS ran a behind-the-scenes show the other night. I was struck by their insistence on propriety. Clothing, posture, and manners must adhere to the period. (Although, we have caught a few … Continue reading →

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No Turkey For You

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Gail F. Nalven

Next week, Americans will celebrate the most Jewish of our American holidays: Thanksgiving. Each day in our Amidah, we say the words  “Moadim Anachu Lach, we are thankful to you God” for the miracles of each day and God’s wondrous … Continue reading →

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