Dear @NickCannon,

In Judaism, as you may know, we have a concept of teshuva. A lot of people translate the word as repentance, but it means a return. As in: a return to one's higher self, to one's ideals, to the good, to righteousness. (1/4)

Teshuva, or the possibility of change, “precedes the world” says Pirkei Avot, the Sayings of the Fathers. The Talmud teaches that “the place where the repentant stand is even greater than where the entirely righteous ones stand.”

That is how deeply my tradition values those that try to change for the better—a powerful lesson in our frequently merciless age. I thought of all of this as I read your thoughtful post about my book, "How to Fight Anti-Semitism." https://www.instagram.com/p/CDTbTvhBvzb/?igshid=16bb19nt9uf9d

It moves me that you took the time to read it and to reflect on it. I welcome your invitation to continue the conversation. For anyone else curious about the book and my work: https://www.bariweiss.com/ 

Shabbat Shalom!