As Jews enter the time of year when we reflect on our words and deeds, I have a recommendation for where to begin: Give your rabbi a break. Did the rabbi condemn the loss of innocent lives in Gaza and the fact that Hamas is still holding innocent Israeli hostages? Here’s one thing it doesn’t mean: giving up on our moral commitments and Jewish values. To those more on the Right, Israel is defending itself against an implacable foe, and the world is holding it to a higher standard than any other country. moral values and religious beliefs) — is part of the Jewish way to live as a moral human being.