Words of the Week
“In 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the world changed. Now it is on us to make certain that George Floyd’s death will not be in vain. We can argue and joust and cry about Israel another day.”
Source: Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky, “Why I, A Minneapolis Rabbi, Changed My Mind About ‘Black Lives Matter'” (The New York Jewish Week)
Thanks for this, Erika. He put it very well.
I thought so. Of course, it would be helpful if *everyone* adhered to this. I’m finding a number of objectionable points being made in various places, but for the most part, I’m trying to adhere to this counsel, as well as Sen. Cory Booker’s evergreen advice: “”Always remember: You don’t have to attend every argument you are invited to.”