Words to live — and love — by
The opinion piece by Rabbi Dov Taylor in Friday’s Valley News brought tears — tears of bitter fury for the atrocities committed by humankind for centuries, as well as by the current leaders he cites — Putin, Netanyahu and Trump.
But also tears of deep gratitude for the words of wisdom Rabbi Taylor brings back to us, quotes from throughout the ages and a sweet story teaching a profound saving grace — recognizing oneself in the face of the other.
To fortify ourselves against the “cardinal sin of despair,” we will do well to keep those words close in our hearts.