As Rabbi Jonah Winer explains, “The Jewish relationship to state power has never been one of simple obedience. Our tradition has consistently elevated moral clarity above compliance.

Many years ago, I was teaching a class for parents of B’nei Mitzvah students. In preparation for the blessing that parents would offer their children during their B’nei Mitzvah service, we invited the parents to reflect on what their hopes and dreams for their children were. One mother left the room in tears...

The Sages argue that peace in the home is a fundamental value that is to be upheld by both husbands and wives, supported by the community, and sometimes even God Herself. Sh’lom bayit supersedes other obligations