Montreal QC–In 1918, a young Andre Malraux was approached by a joyous friend of his father’s who invited him to come and celebrate the Armistice that ended the First World War. Malraux, the man who would pen the immortal ‘Man’s Fate’ and ‘The Human Condition’, went with the family friend to the celebration. He...
Beryl Wajsman
Wajsman: On being human
Montreal QC–The tragedy of Haiti continues to unfold in its universality. The lessons it teaches us everyday go to the heart of our particularity. If it is to have any lasting testament, it will be to remind us of what it means to be human. A story in scripture tells of two men. One,...
Beryl Wajsman: A season of conscience
Montreal QC–Many people deride the generosity of spirit and selflessness of action that pervades our civic life during this time of year. They call it hypocritical. A passing fancy. They should not do that. This season of conscience is no longer limited to the twelve days of Christmas. It seems to start somewhere around...
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