Ramblings of a Depressive Mind, pt.1
When Chris and I began our discussions, we made it clear to each other that we spoke only for ourselves. What we say about Christianity or Judaism is our view: […]
Author Archives: Charles Bretan
Billy Pilgrim was Jewish
Let us continue our exploration of community. In most definitions of community, two concepts are central to our understanding: time and space, specifically the present and public. It is difficult […]
The Banality of Anti-Semitism
How do you respond to the horrific, violent crimes committed in Paris last week? All of us are asking this question, and not a few are willingly answering. The “variety” […]
A Community of Spirit(s)
One of the principal functions of religion is community. Members of our faith community are there to rejoice in the good times and to provide comfort in the sad times. […]
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah 