Abba Hillel Silver

There is evil in

There is evil in the world, but it can be overcome through repentance and aspiration, and therein lies the true meaning and adventure of life.
Abba Hillel Silver

For the curse of

For the curse of Cain, the curse of being an outcast and a wanderer over the face of the earth has been removed.
Abba Hillel Silver

Indifference to one’s own

Indifference to one’s own faith is no proof of tolerance. Loyalty to one’s own is part of a larger loyalty to faith generally.
Abba Hillel Silver

The Land of Israel will be small, but the people of Israel will make it great. Not
in opulence, but in eminence will their destiny be fulfilled, and the elixir of their
pride will be distilled not out of dominion or far-flung borders, but out of the
faithful and skillful building of the good society.
Abba Hillel Silver