‘Yes, but…’ statements on Israel and Ukraine are commonplace, but undermine compassion

In these turbulent times, a heavy sense of foreboding weighs on my heart and soul, reminiscent of the anguish that engulfed our nation on September 11. Like many of you, I harbor deep concerns about our world’s future and humanity’s very essence.

When I reflect on September 11, two memories surface. The first is my grief for the heart-wrenching choice of individuals who leaped from the World Trade Center Towers rather than perishing in the smoke and flames. The second is the radio hosts’ haunting daily recitation of names of...