Rabbi Ammos Chorny is the spiritual leader of Beth Tikvah in Naples, Florida. Born in Colombia and ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, where he earned a Master of Hebrew Literature degree, he has served congregations throughout the Americas and taught Hebrew language and Jewish studies at universities in the United States and Canada. A former U.S. Army chaplain, he writes widely on Jewish thought, ethics, memory, leadership, technology, and contemporary culture. Drawing on decades of experience as a rabbi, educator, chaplain, immigrant, and community leader, his essays explore how ancient wisdom can help illuminate the moral and spiritual challenges of modern life.