Tag Archives: justice

No Need To Be Right

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Ronen

Years ago, there was a campaign in Israel against road-rage, with the slogan, “On the road, don’t be just, be wise.” I find that, over the years, I care less about being just. To be righteous is an uphill battle. … Continue reading →

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An underwear lesson

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Ronen

Taking a fresh pair of underwear the other day (yep, I do change underwear daily,) the following occurred to me: that by the time I run through half the stack of clean underwear in my drawer, laundry is done, and … Continue reading →

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Unbroken – reflections on the human spirit and the atomic bomb

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Ronen

Having recently completed reading the novel Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand, a tale whose protagonist is Louie Zamperini–a juvenile delinquent-turned-Olympic runner-turned-WWII POW and Army hero-turned-an alcoholic-turned-a motivational speak, one cannot but … Continue reading →

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