Entries by Evan Krame

Moses and Martin

Given the many parallels in their lives, Martin Luther King, Jr. is often compared to Moses. For each man, their most important work was during times of great oppression of […]

When You Talk to God

When you talk to God, you’re praying…When God speaks to you, you’re a schizophrenic. An early prayer in the Torah is in the fifth chapter of Exodus. God sent Moses […]

What’s Your Name?

No one knows the names of the people who lived in the mountains surrounding the Mexican city of Oaxaca. We don’t know the names of their rulers, nor do we […]

Your Kids Will Hate This Blog Post

We are experiencing a breakdown in society. The divisions between intimates, whether friends or family, are pronounced in our times. We just don’t trust each other enough. People can’t relate […]

Fractured Families

Relationships are unraveling in the face of ideological clashes, particularly when it comes to discussions surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict. The divisive nature of politics and differing worldviews has permeated family […]

The Jewish Race

Jewish identity is a bit confusing. There are many organizational and fundamental identities of Jews. Are we a tribe, a religion, a people, or a race? I can hold multiple […]

The Pit

Formerly captive Israelis are now telling stories of being held below ground in deep, dark places. The hostages felt scared, lonely, and hungry. Perhaps the emotional consequences of being abducted […]

Holy Rubble

We carry the spiritual and emotional burden created by images of destruction and despair that fill our screens. The media hesitates to show us the stark reality of the dead. […]

Point of View

“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth,” – Marcus Aurelius  Facts may be indisputable, but perceptions are more powerful. […]