they definitely can complement each other if used with the right intentions and for the greater good👍

Absolutely, I agree with you. power should definitely be used to help those in need, and when it's in the right hands, it can make a real difference. As for anger, I think you're right—righteous indignation can be a powerful motivator for change when it's focused on justice and righting wrongs.

do you think this idea of power as a means of preservation also connects with how Jews have historically responded to external threats? It would be interesting to think about how we can maintain ethical integrity even when we must exert power in the world today

It seems to me that the way we wield power should still reflect those values—using it as a tool for justice, preservation, and the betterment of others, rather than for personal gain or dominance

I think the challenge comes in navigating the tension between preserving these values and the need for power in certain situations. As you said, it's necessary for survival and protection, but I also wonder how we can reconcile this with the teachings of kindness and humility.

I agree with the idea that wielding power,when disconnected from love and kindness, can be at odds with the core principles of our tradition. Rabbi Sacks often emphasized how the natural state of the Jewish people is one of compassion, justice, and ethical living, rather than domination or control

Philip, I really appreciate you sharing this insight from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. It’s such a powerful reflection on the nature of power and its relationship to Jewish values

Yes : )

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Right?__ Honestly, who knows what’s next? Just gotta hang in there and take it one day at a time.

We’ll survive it together! 😂

nice to meet you, Deb! BlueSky seems interesting, I’ve been hearing a lot about it too. I’m curious to see if it lives up to the hype😊

what's your name, friend?___ I'm Emily. nice to meet you here

thank you🥰 Tofu really is the sweetest! I can’t imagine life without her—she’s my little bundle of joy too💙

I bet your TikTok was hilarious! 😂 It’s honestly hard to keep up with the wildness sometimes—like, what could he possibly come up with next?! maybe he’ll propose changing all the country's flags to just a giant cheeseburger🍔🤣

Next, he’ll be calling for a rebranding of ketchup to 'Patriotic Sauce😂

Aww, that's so sweet! It sounds like Maggie is truly a beloved member of your family. Maggie sounds like she’s really your little bundle of joy. I feel the same way about my [Tofu]—they’re family through and through. It’s so special when they become our ‘fur children 😊🐾

me to!