Entries by Evan Krame

Four Stories of Identity

White We left the King Center in Atlanta just after the group met with nonviolence advocate Vonetta West. Ready to depart for home, we received a warning. There could be […]

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After the War

In the time of Abraham, war began among the Kings of Canaan.  Abraham led his Troops to rescue captives. The battle went “well.” The prisoners were rescued. But, Abraham needed […]

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Difficult Choices

Noah, why did you save animals and not people? Couldn’t you fit a few more mothers and babies on the ark? Could you have built a larger ark to protect […]

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In the Beginning . . . No Peace

Israel is under attack. Maybe 1,000 Israelis are dead. Dozens may be held captive. The response will be epic. Hundreds more will die, Israelis and Palestinians. If we thought there […]

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You Can’t Deter a Terrorist

In the volatile cauldron of the Middle East, Israel’s strategy against Hamas has long revolved around the concept of deterrence. The idea was simple: Israel aimed to convince Hamas to […]

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Forgive Yourself Too

Today, as we gather on this sacred day of Yom Kippur, we come together to reflect on the profound theme of forgiveness. It is a day when we focus on […]

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Your Sacrifice

The key concept of Rosh Hashanah may be the willingness to sacrifice. What do you have that you would sacrifice? What are you willing to sacrifice? Money, Time, Individualism? For […]

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Judaism Needs An Upgrade

The High Holidays signals time for our personal renewal. We commit to improving ourselves. But what about improving Judaism? Judaism needs an upgrade. Here’s an example. A family friend passed […]

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