Tag Archives: Abraham Joshua Heschel

Fighting Racism Starts in the Heart

Posted on January 11, 2017 by N.S. Palmer

My latest blog post for The Jewish Journal: When we think of relations between Jews and African-Americans, we naturally think of our proudest moments. And we should. Abraham Joshua Heschel marched side-by-side with Martin Luther King in 1965, helping America … Continue reading →

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Could You Be Happier?

Posted on March 13, 2016 by N.S. Palmer

“I could be happier.” How many of us have occasionally thought that? While driving to work the other day, I did. And then I realized it’s not true. I’ve done a few things of which I’m proud. There is more … Continue reading →