Author name: kvodwieder

Our political viewpoints – whether they lean right or left, conservative or liberal have the potential to be imbued with light – with thoughtfulness, presence, and the desire to enhance and protect what is good and true.

For me, “Praying with my feet,” means any ACTION I take that affirms the inherent dignity of all human beings and all of life. There are many different ways to protest.

It’s an approach that recognizes that being God’s emissaries in the world is a full time job and requires love, inclusivity, care and thoughtfulness in every dimension of life.

The holiday of Hanukkah comes to remind us that the light is always available and we have a necessary role to play in “kindling” light in our lives that can have unknown ripples in the universe.

I believe that when the Rambam articulates a core principle of faith as the belief in the coming of Mashiach, he is affirming that human consciousness is constantly evolving and what we think and do is an essential part of that journey.