Greenstein: Even in the darkest of times, we have reason to give thanks
The history of Thanksgiving can help us appreciate the miracle of being alive in this time and place, and the timeless gift of gratitude can ground us through any storm.
Micah Greenstein
There are 17 articles by Micah Greenstein :
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November 2024
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Guest Columnists
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October 2024
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Guest Columnists Greenstein: ‘Being in the moment’
“Most of us emphasize learning from the past or planning for the future. Unfortunately, this often leads to living in the past and agonizing about the future.”
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September 2024
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Opinion Greenstein: It’s about time
“Life imposes enough stress on human beings without doing anything, so why add to life’s inevitable sorrows by worrying?”
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August 2024
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Guest Columnists Greenstein: Xenophobic slander has become normalized
“There is not enough room in one country to house (all) the ... human beings living on this planet. However, there are humane and inhumane ways to find solutions and address the most vulnerable members of society.”
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July 2024
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Guest Columnists Greenstein: In my faith tradition, sex and love are not taboo
“The purpose of Judaism, and all sacred faith traditions, is not to teach people to repress their appetites as evil but to train people to control their appetites because they are God-given.”
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June 2024
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Opinion Greenstein: Family reunions are ‘spiritual reminders’
“I view summer family reunions as spiritual reminders for what sets people apart from other species. As cute as dogs are, you don’t see animals in the wild reuniting across generations. Only human beings do that.”
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May 2024
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Opinion Greenstein: ‘We can all change the world’
“Too often we underestimate our own ability to make a difference in another human life, and we fail to appreciate that singular ability in others as well.”
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April 2024
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Opinion Greenstein: ‘Freedom from slavery is the essence’ of Passover
“The liberation of the Jewish people from Egyptian bondage has become a powerful symbol of redemption not only for the Jewish people, but for the entire world.”
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March 2024
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Opinion Greenstein: ‘Religion without humor isn’t healthy’
“The observance of today’s Jewish holiday lends tremendous insight into the Jewish mind, namely the ability to accept life with a sense of humor is a key ingredient to healthy living.”
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February 2024
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Opinion Greenstein: Thinking of freedom of religion
What would Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson have to say about the current state of religion and state in America? They would remind us that we are not a Christian nation.
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January 2024
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Guest Columnists Greenstein: ‘Celebrating new growth in the icy winter’
“As the Talmud teaches, ‘Because my parents planted trees for me, likewise I am planting trees for those who come after me.’ For the sake of our children, city and world, let’s keep planting.”
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November 2023
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Opinion Greenstein: Lessons from leftover turkey
“It’s no great skill ... to enjoy life’s Thanksgiving days. Who is not thrilled to open presents on a birthday, relax on a holiday or eat fresh, roasted turkey? The real test of life is the day after. ...”
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October 2023
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Guest Columnists Greenstein: Quitting isn’t an option
Opinion: “Despite what has happened and is still happening to a Jewish State surrounded by genocidal terrorist entities bent on eradicating her, quitting isn’t an option for Israeli neighbors.”
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September 2023
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Guest Columnists Greenstein: Yom Kippur’s empowering message for all
“Sick or healthy, we can all use a little bravery and nourishment to meet the spiritual hunger of our times. Yom Kippur may be a Jewish holiday, but its message is food for the soul of us all.”
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June 2020
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Guest Columnists We watched in horror, now let’s rekindle King’s dreams
Few of us who are not black have truly seen the lack of understanding captured by the pervasive question on social media: “Why are they so mad?”
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April 2020
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Guest ColumnistsRudi Scheidt: A force for life, larger than life
Rabbi Micah Greenstein shares part of his eulogy for Rudi E. Scheidt Sr., the businessman, philanthropist and music lover who died Sunday, April 12.
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October 2018
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Greenstein: From Memphis to Pittsburgh – words of comfort
Editor’s note: Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein of the Temple Israel was invited to speak at the Jewish community vigil Sunday night at the Memphis Jewish Community Center. Here is a transcript of his remarks.
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