The Consolations of Mortality (Chukat 5778)
Chukat is about mortality. In it we read of the death of two of Israel’s three great leaders in the … Read more
Tag: admitting mistakes
The Sin Offering (Vayikra 5777)
Vayikra is about sacrifices, and though these laws have been inoperative for almost 2000 years since the destruction of the … Read more
The Courage to Admit Mistakes (Acharei Mot 5776)
Some years ago I was visited by the then American ambassador to the Court of St James, Philip Lader. He … Read more
The difference between Shame and Guilt cultures (Thought for the Day)
Yesterday the General Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council issued guidelines telling doctors and nurses to be honest … Read more
Vayigash (5772) – The Day Forgiveness was Born
There are rare and special moments when the world changes and a new possibility is born: when the Wright brothers … Read more