countless anecdotes have run through my ears. while not scientifically significant, the unanimity of these are enough to shock the conscience of any respecting social scientist. the conclusion: todays, young adults are children. they are incapable of entering the workforce in any meaningful capacity. job descriptions, in their minds, provide that attendance is voluntary. further,Continue reading “Is This Why Children Are Failing?”
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Thoughts on History & Memory
winston churchill said that “those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” to this, one must ask “what is history?” author yosef hayim yerushalmi’s zahhor, jewish history & jewish memory tackles the challenges to history writing. given history’s value, the writings must be instructive. contemporary jewish history is also viewed withinContinue reading “Thoughts on History & Memory”
The Ten Commandments’ Significance To Americans
we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness declaration of independence the declaration of independence’s powerful line does not happen without mt. sinai and the ten commandments. the united states-Continue reading “The Ten Commandments’ Significance To Americans”
The Ten Commandments’ Significance For Jews
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”
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”
The Ten Commandments Project 