In Law, each and every word matters. Often, traditional dictionary’s definitions do not match legal definitions; sometimes, even Black’s Law Dictionary does not suffice. With each and every word being important for both interpretation and application of any particular law, legislators often will include a section in a particular statute or regulation that specifically definesContinue reading “The Ten Commandments Further Defined”
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Shavuot: A Reflection On The Ultimate Ten Commandments’ Moment
This week, Shavuot is celebrated. It is a two day holiday. In conjunction with the festival commemorating the giving of the Ten Commandments and the Law, the famous Torah from Exodus is read. It contains the Ten Commandments. Beyond the Torah reading, the holiday is also celebrated with Torah study. While the Decalogue’s content, inContinue reading “Shavuot: A Reflection On The Ultimate Ten Commandments’ Moment”
What’s In A Name? Bamidbar
The Torah Portion Bamidbar, while describing a head count, goes no to list a large number of individual’s names. Biblical names were defining; names, as we learn from the Torah, have currency. The best example of a defining name comes from Moses’ Burning Bush encounter. Moses queries God as to what name he should provideContinue reading “What’s In A Name? Bamidbar”
The Bible In Four Words
Hillel, the revered Talmudic figure, was once queried by a Roman concerning Judaism. The Roman asked the Rabbi to teach him Judaism while standing on one foot. Hillel told him “that which is hateful unto you, do not do unto your neighbor, that is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation of this- goContinue reading “The Bible In Four Words”
Isaiah, On Purpose & Hope
What is your purpose? Without purpose, what is there? What is life to be? These inquiries often posed during troubling time. For some people, they often chase purpose. This is not a difficult endeavor. This is especially in the present time in which those advancing notions of purpose can keep talley via social media. BeyondContinue reading “Isaiah, On Purpose & Hope”
The AI Made Me Do It!
Bloggers can face terrible consequences touching upon controversial topics. Suicide is the one upon which I believe that received a virtual flogging from the powers that control the internet. A long time ago, I posted about an article that suggested that it was government policies that may have caused some rise in teen suicide. InContinue reading “The AI Made Me Do It!”
It’s Official, Death Has Become Life Affirming Care
While I would not consider Social Contagion a disease, the phenomena is something that certainly can cause human beings to act. In some circumstances, the actions brought on by Social Contagion can either be fatal or life altering. Thus, even the article reporting on a physically healthy 29- year- old ending her life in pursuitContinue reading “It’s Official, Death Has Become Life Affirming Care”
The Art of the Deal, Choseness & Bechukotai
Contracts can be life-changing. As such, an attorney’s deep understanding of the parties allows for them to negotiate a “win-win” deal. Thus, knowing who you are dealing with is part of the artistry of the deal. In a divorce matter, I offered a husband advice concerning the dissolution’s last controversy. It involved the division ofContinue reading “The Art of the Deal, Choseness & Bechukotai”
Isaiah On Idols
While the Decalogue provides commandments concerning idolatry, passages from Isaiah offer much insight into the workings that surrounded this practice. This post will discuss one particular portion is worthy of looking at in contemporary terms. In Isaiah 44, the Prophet Isaiah brings the following message: “All who fashion statues are empty, and the objects ofContinue reading “Isaiah On Idols”
A Critique & Review: ” Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and Its Origins”
Professor Jacob Wright’s book “Why The Bible Began” tackles a question as mysterious as to “Who wrote the Bible?” As most of the Hebrew Bible’s authors are unknown, the likelihood of finding extrabiblical evidence of their intent is even more challenging. Professor Wright, while taking time to explore some of the non-biblical resources, relies heavilyContinue reading “A Critique & Review: ” Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and Its Origins””
The Ten Commandments Project 