"The fact, which is the result of centuries of experience, is that no one of us can evade the demands of idealism." On January 29, 1961, Rabbi Olan explored what it is to be practical vs. idealistic and where...
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The Inescapable Ideals
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Religion and Mental Health
"Religion is not a form of medicine and it sails under false and dangerous colors when it neglects this truth. By its nature, however, it does offer man a faith by which he can stand up to life with more confidence and less anxiety." On January 22, 1961 Rabbi Olan discussed how faith in...
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The Price for Being Different
“It takes courage to be different and the price is high but if we do not pay it now — we will surely pay it later.” When Rabbi Olan gave this radio address on January 15, 1961, his focus was on...
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When God Speaks
"Religion today is very busy; churches and synagogues are beehives of activity; the plant of God just hums with activity. But who ever is quiet long enough to hear what God is saying?" Rabbi Olan's message from January 8, 1961 encourages us to...
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A Program For the New Year
"The new year holds many dark and threatening clouds but it also holds a promise for a brighter day. Whether we shall move towards ruin or towards a new bright day depends upon what we shall do."
Rabbi Levi A. Olan: The Conscience of the City 