Impressions From the Bar

September 24, 2023

An encounter with a very non-New York couple leaves a lasting impression on Rabbi Ammi Hirsch. “They reminded me of the basic truth of our tradition: that a wise person learns from everyone,” he says. “Morality, the very soul of religion, is a feeling, the result of friendship and companionship.” As we begin 5784, Rabbi Hirsch says: “May you be tolerant of all people, assuming the best in them, judging them favorably, and giving them the benefit of the doubt…”