It seems like a good time to consider tolerance and all its meanings, especially for those of us who write and can give voice to the need for it. The dictionary defines tolerance as: "willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own." I think the key word here is "willingness" -- an open mind.
Last year I joined the staff of Tiferet, a journal founded on the principle of tolerance and compassion. Tiferet brings together writers who promote tolerance. Founder Donna Baier Stein, who named the journal, says the Hebrew word Tiferet means “heart, compassion, and a reconciliation of
opposites.” Today more than ever, seeming opposites must learn to come
together.
Through a quarterly
literary journal, monthly radio interviews, and global community of writers
Tiferet brings divergent faiths and beliefs together. inspiring us to create, exchange, and grow.
And in 2015, happily, Tiferet's community and
projects are also growing. Tiferet needs
to raise $10,000 for another vibrant year of
publishing, interviewing, community-building, and more. Hopefully, Tiferet's Indiegogo campaign -- to concludeon February 19 -- will push forward and raise much-needed support.
And hopefully, you can help! Here's a link to learn more:
Tiferet's Indiegogo Campaign - Donations due by Feb. 19
Labels: faith, interfaith, literature, peace, tolerance
