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On the Tragedy in Tucson

January 14th, 2011 | posted by Rabbi Matthew D. Gewirtz | Email Me

Dear Congregational Family,

As Americans, there are certain moments over the course of our history which become indelibly marked on our hearts and spirits. The chilling events of this past weekend in Tucson, AZ, I believe, will mark one such moment. I imagine many of you, like me, were taken aback and shaken by the tragic and senseless violence which took place this past Saturday morning. Our hearts break for the innocent families devastated by the loss of their nearest and dearest. And we pray with those families whose loved ones fight for their lives. May they somehow find their way back to healing and recovery.

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Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz Visits the Today Show

November 3rd, 2010
What happened to “please” and “thank you”?

Has society let these three simple words of civility and gentility slip away? The Rev. Sherri Hausser and Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz discuss why softening commands and acknowledging gestures are so important in our daily interactions.

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David Brooks Speaks at TBJ

October 27th, 2010

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