Rabbi Levi A. Olan: The Conscience of the City

In this sermon, delivered on March 5, 1967, Rabbi Olan makes pronouncements that were not popular in many quarters in his day, nor are they in ours.“Each religion has some truth, no religion has all …

“We are in the midst of a frightful war of death and destruction. It is time for the dirge, not the joyous dance.” As Rabbi Olan noted in his radio sermon of February 26, 1967, …

“The peace and welfare of any nation finally depends upon the translation of natural human rights into law.  This was evident to the founding fathers of America as it must become evident to us now.” …

Isaiah: “‘What mean ye that ye crush My people and grind the faces of the poor?’ saith the Lord.” In this sermon of February 12, 1967, Rabbi Olan preached openly about politics.  “The national War …

“It was once said that history teaches us that history teaches us nothing.” On February 5, 1967 Rabbi Olan spoke in somber tones about a problem facing individuals, families, our nation, and even religious bodies. …

“We must choose the right first, and follow it even if it means just I alone.  A minority of one and the right has always been the hope of the world.” In this sermon of …

“If you want to know what the character of a people is, look at whom they choose to honor for greatness. We are a people who admire success, fame, and power. We are not too …

“Dreams are testimony to our practice of rejecting some basic truths about our lives because we resent them.  They awaken us to the necessity of accepting the world as it is.” January 8, 1967 Rabbi …

“…When we do the wrong things we get the wrong results.  …If we live by the demands of righteousness, we shall bring the right results.” In his sermon of January 1, 1967, Rabbi Olan uses …