“A person cannot be religious and indifferent to other human beings’ plight and suffering … much of our history is a history of indifference, dominated by a famous statement, ‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’”
—”Plight of Russian Jews”
We, his readers, Jewish and Christian, stood in wonder before it – not before him, but before his ability to “walk with God.”
Rabbi David R. Blumenthal, PhD
I value Heschel's teaching that we are not all prophets but there should be something of the prophet in every one of us.
Dr. Arnold Eisen
Most importantly to me, he wasn't afraid to use his talents and unique perspective to push for America to be a better version of itself.
Ruth Messinger
National Conference on Religion and Race