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MASKED LEADERSHIP IS NO LEADERSHIP
As I witnessed UCLA student Eli Tsives speak out after being barred from classes by anti-Israel protesters, a stark contrast emerged between him and the protesters confronting him. Eli stood unmasked, visibly asserting his identity and convictions. In contrast, nearly all the protesters wore masks, concealing their faces. Charles Spurgeon, a renowned English Baptist preacher […]
FROM SLAVE TO GREATFUL SERVANT
Pesach symbolizes the birth of the Jewish nation, our liberation, and the profound gifts bestowed upon us, including the Torah and the land of Israel. Yet, surprisingly, the narrative of Pesach in the Haggadah begins with our ancestors' enslavement, a seemingly somber starting point. One might argue for a celebration that focuses solely on our […]
Authenticity of a Unicorn Costume
To speak candidly, my enthusiasm for donning costumes on Purim has never quite matched the spirit of the occasion. Yet, being the trooper I am, I've embraced the ritual with zeal, whether as a father or during my tenure in educational leadership. Picture this: a Head of School, dressed as a unicorn, gliding through school […]