. . . as we approach Rosh HaShanah 2010
It is customary to reflect on things as we approach the new year. Traditional Judaism follows an intricate process leading up to the holidays. The shofar is sounded at morning services and extra prayers and services are added to prepare us for the "Days of Awe".
At this moment in our history, we should also reflect on the societal implications of the "Jewish experience". A recent endowment to the Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston has helped establish a Holocaust Studies program (the Zucker/Goldberg Holocaust Education Initiative) that will serve as a model for teaching tolerance. We must be mindful of what that means in our world today.
Here is a short opinion piece that is essential reading for right here, and right now. In the midst of all the babble in the media, on the internet, and in our e-mails, here are some crisp and rational thoughts to reflect upon.
America's History of Fear - Nicholas D Kristof
Wishing you all, Shanah Tovah
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