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Erica Brown

Dr Erica Brown is an Associate Professor at George Washington University and the director of its Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership.

  • Ruth and Boaz, by Gustav Dore
    Ruth and Boaz, by Gustav Dore
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    Redeem Yourself

    The Book of Ruth, which we’ll be reading this weekend, teaches us an important lesson about not waiting for someone else to come and save us

    byErica Brown
  • Jean-Léon Gérôme, 'Moses on Mount Sinai'
    Jean-Léon Gérôme, 'Moses on Mount Sinai'
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    Waiting for the World to Change

    As the Passover story teaches us, waiting can be futile and frustrating as well as enormously productive

    byErica Brown
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    Storms Are Wake-Up Calls to Humanity. Just Ask Jonah.

    The biblical prophet was tested and saved by a natural world that insisted he start taking responsibility for his actions. That’s a good lesson for us to learn right now.

    byErica Brown
  • A supporter steps over placards that litter the floor of the ballroom where Republican presidential elect Donald Trump spoke during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown Manhattan, November 9, 2016.
    A supporter steps over placards that litter the floor of the ballroom where Republican presidential elect Donald Trump spoke during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown Manhattan, November 9, 2016.
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    Can a Divided America Heal?

    The Bible offers some perspective on the repercussions of a triumph of bravado, and a citizenship at odds

    byErica Brown
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