Lately, some of my fellow Jews have made me feel like a horrible person for having any compassion for the people in Gaza. But I’ve never been someone who sees the world in black and white. Feeling sad for the suffering doesn’t...
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Read MoreBecause nothing says “good person” like being cornered by a checkout screen. Sometimes the donation screen pops up in a place you don’t expect, buried right in the middle of the payment process, so you end up hitting “yes”...
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Read MoreWatching the storyline in The Pitt about the woman who wanted to die on her own terms brought back a lot of memories. There are a lot of opinions about that storyline in The Pitt with the woman who wanted to die on her...
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Read MoreThe post shares a personal reflection on living with a loved one who has essential tremor, a neurological condition causing involuntary shaking. It emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding towards others’ unseen struggles. The author highlights the challenges faced by both the person with the condition and their caregiver, advocating against quick judgments.
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