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Welcome to 'God Was Right'
The Torah's ever-relevant insights on contemporary questions, challenges and opportunities.
 • Mark Gerson
“God Was Right” on Tour
Greetings from the “God Was Right” book tour — currently on my way back from an incredible couple days in Dallas.
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My Real Life Gorilla Experiment
And the Release of God Was Right!
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The Biblical Formula for Choosing a Spouse Offers Lessons That Modern Dating Overlooks
We don’t give to those we love; we love those to whom we give.
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Why God and the Bible Were Right About Your Work Schedule All Along
Research shows productivity peaks at 55 hours - exactly what's possible when ancient Sabbath command is followed.
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The Secrets of a Meaningful and Lifelong Grandparent-Grandchild Bond
This is part one of a multi-part series published by Fox News focusing on a range of topics from my upcoming book God Was Right: How Modern Social…
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The Torah of the Perfect Game
Why do Americans love the perfect game — but barely notice the more rare four-home-run performance?
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Decibels and Deuteronomy: The Torah on Loud Music
A practice that is standard in one generation can become unthinkable – even unthinkably funny – a generation later.
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When Moses Listens and God Remembers
The very concepts of knowing and believing require internalization and commensurate action.
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A Strange Fire: When Religious Creativity Crosses the Line
I have come to a new conclusion about the Bible. Leviticus is certainly underrated. In fact, it might be the most underrated thing in the entire world…
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Microdosing spirituality: How our everyday attachments connect us to the divine
The Torah wants us to microdose spirituality – through properly conceiving our all-day/everyday activities.
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Grandparents, Evolution, and the Secret Power of Jewish Blessings
This evening – on Shabbat – Jews the world over will bless our sons to be “like Ephraim and Menasseh.” This is strange and thus, intriguing.
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The Paralysis of Inquiry: Genesis, Exodus and Running for Congress
God wants you to “journey forth” to a worthy destination without knowing everything (or even much) about the path ahead...
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Divine Diplomacy: Three Torah Lessons for President Zelensky
If President Zelensky had reached out for Torah guidance before his fateful meeting, the result may have been much different.
 • Mark Gerson
God Was Right
God Was Right
The Torah's ever-relevant insights on contemporary questions, challenges and opportunities.
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