We should pause and reflect on Jimmy Carter and the gift that was his life.
President Jimmy Carter engineered the peace between Israel and Egypt, and we are indebted to him, if only for that.
He was an exemplar of morality, committed to peace and human rights, and striving to improve the world.
During the High Holidays, we reflect on the balance between Din and Rachamim, the strictness of law and compassion. Many have thought Carter was too compassionate and not strong enough. Nowadays, the world seems to be seeking “strongmen” as leaders. We lose something when our leaders cannot access humanity and compassion.
As President and throughout his life, Carter was a remarkable human being, a consequential force for positive change in our world.
May his name be for a blessing.