I have many shortcomings. I feel very lucky to have been able to have what I've had.
I don't claim to be knowledgeable about theology. Most of my knowledge comes out of my experience and the lessons in the Bible. Every Sunday I'm home I teach 45 minutes and we boiled them down to one page for the new book, 'Through the Year with Jimmy Carter.'
A rabbi should not despair if people do not do as much as they should. Every parent has that with children. God is merciful.

