I’m Right and You’re an Evil Monster by Jeff Jacoby

I was honored by the ADL last week with the Deborah award, given to women leaders who embody the qualities of the Judge and Prophetess Deborah. Madeline Albright and Diane Feinstein have gotten it, as well as pretty much every important CEO-type who also does good work outside of their profession.

The Dangers of Enthusiasm & The Loss of Civility by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

If a person has been scrupulous in his conduct, gentle in his conversation, pleasant toward his fellow creatures, affable in manner when receiving, not retorting even when affronted, but showing courtesy to all, even to those who treat him with disdain, conducting his business affairs with integrity …  And doing more than his duty in all things, while avoiding extremes and exaggerations – such a person has sanctified God. 

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