Israel and the World

It occasionally happens that I read an article or essay that affects me so deeply that I feel a strong desire to broadcast it to the world. This does not happen very often but it happened recently. I hope that no further explanation will be necessary. ISRAEL’S...

Politics and Social Philosophy

This is a seven part series, with a new post each day. Each post will be linked to the preceding post. TOWARD A FREE SOCIETY Some years ago, shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Empire, I was a speaker at a conference of company CEOs and presidents in Acapulco,...

In Defense of Romantic Love

“Romantic Love” evokes associations of valentines, violins, and soft music and knights in shining armor – for some people. For others, it raises the question “Aren’t we too sophisticated for that today?” It is unfortunate that a few popular symbols of what people like...

Passion and Soulfulness

NURTURING THE SOUL When I think of nourishing the soul, I think of nurturing the ability to respond positively to life — that is, the ability to sustain passion for our interests, values, and projects. I believe that the worst of all spiritual defeats is to lose...