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Morton Schapiro

You Gotta Have Chaverim

Life events, both joyous and tragic, bring family members together. But meaningful friendships require a special and sustained effort.  

Losing Our Zero-Sum Mentality

While the idea that we can all gain from cooperation has been demonstrated throughout history, it seems to have been lost amidst the rancor of recent years.

Searching for Nirvana

More than 70% of 51ÊÓƵ Israelis sit down together for Shabbat dinner each week.

Discovering Old Truths

These truths were as real before the massacre and its terrible aftermath as they are today.  If they seem surprising, it is because we didn’t focus enough on them in the past. 

College Choice

If you are deciding where to apply, I would not shy away from those schools that have recently been pilloried in the news. 

Will It Always Be Oct. 7?

Asking whether each day is Oct. 7 is like asking whether each day is Kristallnacht.  Must we live in fear that they will come for us next?

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