Daniel Lubetzky

The National Post recently featured a great article by Stephen Harper, the Prime Minister of Canada.  PM Harper stressed the importance not only of never forgetting the evils of the Holocaust, but of proactively speaking out against intolerance and persecution that exists today.  PM Harper’s words are in response to a wave of anti-Semitism that [...]

I just had a great lunch with Jamie Oliver at his restaurant on my recent trip to London. Jamie has done amazing work with his cooking talents and has inspired many, many people to eat healthy and enjoy their food and cooking.  We had a great discussion about various ideas for collaboration to fight the [...]

A recent New York Times Magazine cover article promoted many self starters working to fill voids in the developing world who embody the old slogan “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” By quoting stories of D.I.Y. volunteerism (as in, Do It Yourself), Nicholas Kristof makes it clear that a passionate and determined individual holds [...]

Dennis Ross, the Special Assistant to the President and friend of OneVoice, addressed AIPAC at their Florida Summit this week.  In his remarks, Mr. Ross spoke about the dangers of Iran and the effect that the Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act has had on Iran’s relationship with the world.  Mr. Ross concluded his speech [...]

The German Historical Museum has a new exhibit featuring household items emblazoned with the Nazi logo, depicting how wide spread Nazi support was in Germany during World War Two. According to an article in the New York Times, these items emphasize how crucial the support of the people was in bolstering Hitler’s power.  Without society, [...]

by Adeena Schlussel on behalf of Daniel Lubetzky This video tells the unlikely success story of Shimon Warinker, a hassidic principal in a low income school in the Bronx.  Warinker won the hearts of students, teachers and parents, despite appearing to be someone who would never be able to relate to the students.  This video [...]

Adeena Schlussel on behalf of Daniel Lubetzky Darya Shaikh and John Lyndon, OneVoice executives, published a poignant op-ed in the Huffington post.  Darya and John make the crucial point that peace talks on their own will not suffice in reaching a resolution for peace.  Without a newfound commitment to peace and a willingness to compromise, [...]

For years, Forbes has published a list of billionaires that reflects the cult of money we live in.  We lionize wealth.  Why? Wealth accumulation is only a means to an end.  What are you going to do with that money should matter to society much more.   Why is it that so many people forget that? [...]

I agree with pretty much everything in this column by Thomas Friedman that a third party to challenge the ossified and bankrupt two party system is desperately needed. The only thing that I disagree with is Friedman’s self-important hedge that this is such a bold and risky prediction by him, as if he gets it [...]

This week’s quote of the week is an excerpt that I came across in the Yizkor Service on Yom Kippur and found particularly moving : When I die give what’s left of me away to children and old men that wait to die. And if you need to cry, cry for your brother walking the [...]