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Sympathy for the Devil

In this reflective essay, Joe Stoutzenberger explores a moment of spiritual insight that led him to question the idea that salvation or damnation rests solely on human actions. Drawing on teachings from Pure Land Buddhism, Sufi mysticism, and Christian theology, he highlights a shared belief across traditions: that divine love and grace—not human striving—ultimately guide…

From Baghdadi Traders to Shanghai Tycoons: The Jewish Families Who Helped Shape Modern China

A humorous moment during Elena Kagan’s confirmation hearing about Jews eating Chinese food on Christmas opens the door to a deeper, surprising history. Drawing on The Last Kings of Shanghai by Jonathan Kaufman, this blog explores how the Sephardic Sassoon and Kadoorie families built powerful commercial empires in Shanghai and Hong Kong, shaping modern China…

Decades of building bridges and creating hope.

– Len Swidler

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