When it comes to the tough issues, I say: bring it on. The more complicated the topic, the more intrigued I am. The more complex an issue, the more engaged I become. The more controversial an area of discipline, the more I want to focus on it. These topics are like magnets for me.
As a Jewish educator, I relish the opportunity to study the toughest topics with my students. Asking the tough questions, allowing students to explore on their own, and then cultivating clarity on each issue for my students. That’s my educational sustenance....