By Jeffrey Abramowitz In 1963, Edward Lorenz presented a paper to the New York Academy of Sciences defining “The Butterfly Effect.” Simply summarized, “The Butterfly Effect” demonstrates the dependence of small, seemingly inconsequential, movements on ultimate results. Lorenz showcased his theory by explaining how the formation of a natural disaster…

Last evening I participated in a virtual meeting of 100 white men. The topic of discussion was what we as white men could do to understand and help repair the bias, prejudice, unfair policies, actions, beliefs, and assumptions that have existed for centuries and which have adversely impacted men…

As COVID19 began to spread across the country and the death toll mounted, it became apparent the elderly and minorities were at the very top of this deadly hit list. Unfortunately, the men and women inside of our prisons also found themselves sitting in the center of this pandemic with…

As we continue to navigate our return to work, millions of Americans will be faced with the harsh reality of choices made in some cases decades ago that branded them with a criminal record. Doors of employment opportunities will be closed, finding a career similar or even close, to their…

We are finally talking. It took over a decade for politicians, prison officials, prosecutors, judges and yes, even the general public, to acknowledge that our criminal justice system is broken and our prison system is in dire need of reform. Legislators are now not only considering enacting laws that will…

Reaching Out www.jewishprisoner.com Issue No. 320 Year Mar Cheshvan5776 November 2015 A Jewish Educational Publication for the Confined Dear Rabbi Spritzer, Thank you for your assistance in helping me secure an earlier release so that I may observe and celebrate the Jewish High Holidays with my family. The fact…

IT’S NOT “JUST” A FOOT Traffic is moving swiftly and my car proceeds in the left lane, the “speed” lane, along with the melting pot of vehicles on the highway. The windows are up and the radio is silent. The only noises that can be heard are the thoughts bouncing around in my head. All…