Author Archives: Esther

Tel Aviv and Hobby Lobby: What Religious Freedom Entails

Posted on March 25, 2014

Today has been a big news day for legislating religious freedom. First, Tel Aviv’s City Council voted to allow some grocery and convenience stores to open on the Sabbath. According to reports, the mayor, Ron Huldai, cited the principle of religious … Continue reading →

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Social Change Isn’t Inevitable, or: Sometimes People Change Their Minds

Posted on March 9, 2014

I’ve been reading a lot lately about how American Millenials’ support for same-sex marriage is a sign that marriage equality for LGBT people in the US is just a matter of time. Millenials are a larger group than Baby Boomers, … Continue reading →

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