On The Character of Man: What a Piece of Work

October 25, 2024

“The contrast between our high self-image and the base evil we are capable of has long baffled and intrigued the greatest minds of our species,” says Rabbi Ammi Hirsch. The Psalmist praised the human creature as “little lower than angels,” but our actions hardly justify this honor. As the presidential elections approach, Rabbi Hirsch reminds us: “we are not destined for evil. We have the ability to choose…”