the ten commandments’ significance for jews is complex. while they are a centerpiece within the torah, they are among a total of six hundred and thirteen commandments. exploring commandments outside of the ten illuminates the ten’s importance. “decalogue” is the greek word used to describe the ten commandments. beyond the ten commandments, scholars also recognizeContinue reading “The Ten Commandments’ Significance For Jews”
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Why Today’s Leaders Fail: Va’etchanan
elected politicians mostly dictate to their populace. ideological driven politicians take their time in office to engage in radical totalitarianism. with either of these “do it because i said so” is often heard. in the most shocking moment, one politician admitted “congress “[has] to pass the bill so you can find out what’s in it.”Continue reading “Why Today’s Leaders Fail: Va’etchanan”
He Honored His Father
perhaps i had a premonition. two weeks ago, i popped a tony bennett duet album into my car’s cd player. it was a moment to share the soothing, cool and in control master crooner’s voice with my wife. articles had already reporting on his failing health. i wanted to taste him before it would beContinue reading “He Honored His Father”
The Turn From Shame?
ecclesiastes’ eternal poem is known many. the 1960s hit song “turn! turn! turn!” from the byrds fashioned then ancient words into a brilliant pop song. the poem’s text is “everything has an appointed season, and there is a time for every matter under the heaven. a time to give birth and a time to die;Continue reading “The Turn From Shame?”
The Apocalyptic Kerfuffle
ouch! damn you robert f kennedy, jr! just when i thought i was out of posting on covid-19, you brought me back. your little kerfuffle would appear to be the end of the world for you given the press and your liberal colleagues. the media- mainly for eyeballs- and the democratic politicians-mainly for your presidentContinue reading “The Apocalyptic Kerfuffle”
God, A Human History’s History
in terms of writing, author reza alsan’s god, a human history, is a masterpiece. the easily edible tome launders itself with facts and references. in a new york times review, ms. emma green noted that mr. aslan’s premise is that “the only way i can truly know god is by relying on the only thingContinue reading “God, A Human History’s History”
The Wilderness Redux
1984 marked the beginning of the modern exodus- operation moses. at the time, an emergency meeting at our synagogue took place. in a time long before social media, the packed room was told a secret; a window opportunity emerged to extricate and relocate ethiopia’s beta israel jews to israel. the combination of urgency, secrecy, andContinue reading “The Wilderness Redux”
Things, Words & Actions: D’varim
either we are told or we come to our senses, it is time to act. enough! life is full of game changing moments. major moves must happen. the torah captures abraham at the beginning of his grand venture. he and sarah are told to get up and go. in lech lecha, the two’s move, however,Continue reading “Things, Words & Actions: D’varim”
The Psychic Cat Meets Sun Tzu
it is wise to know in advance a fight’s outcome. when victory is uncertain, it is brave to battle. this makes to most interesting of a cat fight. meow, baby! a nordic fahrenheit 613- a torah burning-was green lit by swedish authorities and scheduled for last saturday. the psychic cat purrrfectly opined concerning the shareholdersContinue reading “The Psychic Cat Meets Sun Tzu”
Picture Play
mr. fred r. barnard, advertising executive, is credited for saying “one picture is worth a thousand words”. in some circumstances, is it actually the opposite? before written language, pictures may have served as the written word form. early cave writing was not graffiti from either the flintstones or the rubbles but rather its was picturesContinue reading “Picture Play”
The Ten Commandments Project 