"You can do better, Chana. Yehudis, who made your community, deserves better. So does the shul"
“I know this is our last class, everyone is looking to congratulate each other and move on.” Cliff paused to beam smugly at us. “But I have one last exercise I want you all to try.”
Cliff had us huddle in circles. I made sure I was sandwiched between Lana and Deirdre.
We looked at each other and then back at him. If this had been the first class I would’ve been distracting myself by shuffling through my pocketbook, but I’d come to respect Cliff and the work he does, even if he is too cocky for my taste.
“The world is a divisive place today,” Cliff continued. “You’ll often find yourself in situations with someone whose view differs from yours. In a modified high school debating style, I’m going to assign a position to you that you need to defend, regardless of what you believe — it’s an exercise in perspective taking.
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