PinnedThe Soul of ESG — Environment and SocialESG is definitely the new buzzword in the world. This is a global movement led by businesses, backed by governments, banks, investors, stock exchanges for Companies to embrace ESG. ESG is the acronym for Environment, Social, and Governance. It is based on the UN SDGs of which the top three…Esg6 min read
PinnedGlobal Hunger — The GapI received an email with a most insightful article “GLOBAL HUNGER DEMANDS REVOLUTIONARY SOLUTIONS” which was published on Bloomberg. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-11-06/how-elon-musk-s-6-billion-can-stop-world-hunger At the same time that I received an email with the title — “GLOBAL CHALLENGES, SIMPLE SOLUTIONS” So, my immediate thoughts were— In the article on Bloomberg written by Amanda…Poverty4 min read
PinnedESG — net-zero is now a core principle for business.“Coming out of COP26, one thing is clear: net-zero is now a core principle for business. But how will companies move from pledges and commitments to clear, detailed plans? The transition will be complicated, which only makes the call for courageous leadership ring louder. Whether your organization is contemplating joining…Esg6 min read
PinnedHey, what’s all the fuss about Climate Change?Why are all the world leaders at this COP26 event? Maybe it is a universal prayer meetup to call on God to save the Planet. ( oops — I mentioned the word God) Is climate change more really important than world peace, or dealing with a solution to the 2…Climate Change9 min read
3 days agoParsha Devarim, Shabbat Chazon — What is the vision for Israel and the world?The modern state of Israel is a continuation of the promise made in this week’s Torah reading. “Behold, I have set the land before you; go in and possess the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give to them and to their seed…Parsha5 min read
Jul 28Parsha Masei– Journeys of lifeThis week’s reading highlights 42 stops for children of Israel. Our lives today have so many starts and stops, ups and downs, challenges and joy. I came across this lovely story (shared below) which highlights the uncertainty in life and asks us to consider the question — Do we know…Life4 min read
Jul 21Parsha Matot — Keeping our wordMatot can be translated to Tribes. In the development of society — tribes, clans, and communities leading to villages, cities, and nation-states have been key to ongoing civilization and human development and progress. …Parsha3 min read
Jul 14Parsha Pinchas — War and PeaceCan an act of violence or War lead to Peace? Why was Pinchas rewarded with the covenant of Peace? “Pinchas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned my anger away from the people of Israel, while he was zealous for my sake among them, that…War4 min read
Jul 7Parsha Balak — False News, Lies and CursesIn this week's weekly Bible reading we have the first example of false news and anti-semitism. Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covers the face of the earth; come now, curse them for me; perhaps I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out …Anti Semitism5 min read
Jun 30Parsha Chukat — How to win friends and influence peopleMy late father was a big fan of Dale Carnegie. One of the key principles of the courses was “helping understand yourself and others (people, family, or customers) better. In this week’s Parsha we see Moshe losing his Temper. Indeed, Rabbi Sacks essay on the Parsha is titled “Anger Management”…Parsha4 min read