The stranger who sojourns with you shall be as a native from among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. I am the Lord, your God. leviticus 19:34 there is no better way to encounter strangers than use public transportation. get on a plane, trainContinue reading “Of Planes, Trains & “Toxic Entitlement” A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Does The Book Of Genesis Explain Why There Are Two Versions Of The Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
both exodus and deuteronomy contain versions of the ten commandments. there are differences between the two. one notable difference is in the sabbath commandment. the sabbath commandments offer different reasons for the sabbath. the one in exodus explains that shabbat is to commemorate the creation of the world and god’s resting on the seventh day.Continue reading “Does The Book Of Genesis Explain Why There Are Two Versions Of The Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Commandment With Due Dilligence? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
scholars, such as professor richard elliott friedman, point to the toldot torah portion with respect to the commandment prohibiting the use of god’s name in vain. in toldot, isaac, deceived, erroneously blesses jacob. the blessing was intended for esau, isaac’s first born child. professor friedman essentially points out that, in biblical times, when you usedContinue reading “A Commandment With Due Dilligence? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Of Sidg, Chanukah & Celery: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
i tinker in the kitchen. i have taken to pickling a variety of vegetables. experimentation with celery led to a surprising result. i created sesame flavored celery which included sesame oil, toasted sesame oil, and ponzu sauce with roasted sesame. after marinating, the celery was sampled. it tasted like something from my childhood. in thatContinue reading “Of Sidg, Chanukah & Celery: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Low Information Fail? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
beyond scripture, certain historical events provide guidance to children. certain tales from history offer life lessons. this historical knowledge is not scholarly. “low information” understanding can suffice. most individuals operate in “low information” mode. thus, they are able to grasp these important concepts. i spoke to one of my vendors concerning the “crypto” collapse courtesyContinue reading “Low Information Fail? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Hate For a Buck? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“It’s memorial day for Kristallnacht! Treat yourself with more tender cheese on your crispy chicken kfc germany consumerism is king. while “hate” is bad, it has been impressively monetized. amazon, alphabet, aka google and youtube, and others have, either intentionally or unintentionally, profited from the hate. the apex of “hate” consumerism was from kentucky friedContinue reading “Hate For a Buck? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Of Mathematics & Morality: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
sometimes, things don’t add up. rather, they are multiplied. multiplication’s properties are quite different properties than either addition and subtraction. multiplication amplifies numbers. in mathematics, there are “negative” numbers. they are used in addition and multiplication. the results generated, however, are strikingly different. for instance, if i add “a million and one” to a “negativeContinue reading “Of Mathematics & Morality: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Honoring A Loss: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
long before the ten commandments, two brothers, filled with jealousy and conflict, created a legacy. for them, beyond their issues with each other, family relations and historical destiny separated them. in a time of loss, these two placed their personal grievances aside. for a moment, the space time continuum was filled with honor and peace.Continue reading “Honoring A Loss: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Art of Winning Arguments: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my old boss, one of the finest appellate attorneys in our field of practice, handed over to me the task of writing an appellate petition. the court of appeal, in the area of law, had the discretion to accept or deny the petition for writ summarily. i was new to the field and quite inexperienced.Continue reading “The Art of Winning Arguments: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Most Troubling (And Common) Ethical Dilemma: A Ten Commandments Tale
you are a charitable organization or institution, and a big donor is…a crook. “effective altruism” as a concept was dealt a heavy blow with the recent dealings of ftx official mr. sam bankman-fried. he, if the allegations are true, is the bernie madoff of his generation. it is also reported that he generously donated money.Continue reading “A Most Troubling (And Common) Ethical Dilemma: A Ten Commandments Tale”
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