Writing on the road to peace

Walking along the water in Narragansett Rhode Island, we came upon a cormorant perched on a rock, wings spread wide, while the ocean moved relentlessly around it. We stopped and I began…

Standing across the water from Maine’s Nubble Light, I was struck by something a lighthouse never promises. It doesn’t promise calm seas. It doesn’t remove the rocks or silence the…

Destination Peace at Hampton Beach This morning, during our almost 3 mile walk along Hampton Beach, the waves were calm, the air was crisp, and the shoreline seemed to invite…

Beginning with this next series of articles for Destination Peace, I will reflect on some of my past travels and the extraordinary places, people, and experiences that have shaped my…

Honoring First Responders I hope you’ll take your time with this one. Behind every name is a life, a family, and a story worthy of being remembered. As we approach the 25th anniversary…

What kind of world are we leaving our grandchildren? My fellow grandparents, For more than fifty years, I served as a Jewish clergyman. Now, as an emeritus, I find myself spending a…

A brief reflection on the ancient Priestly Blessing and its timeless message of peace, grace, protection, strength, and hope in troubled times.

From ancient hymns to modern anthems, music has always carried the message of peace. A shared vocabulary From ancient hymns sung in temples to the anthems that carried movements…