a puppy, not god, is love? we recently adopted a puppy. over the past weeks, partly not to leave the dog alone, partly because of excessive heat, and partly for a social experiment, we brought the little one everywhere. defying countless store signs, the hypoallergenic puppy met no opposition. the puppy, rather, won over storeContinue reading “Cuteness Can Break All Rules: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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The Jewish Problem In Modern Germany? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a jewish problem in modern germany? who would have thought? cantor avitall gerstetter did. she even wrote an article about it. before getting to her article, one must address the landscape. being a jew is multi-factorial. it can be considered a race, a religion, a nationality, a people. for those born jewish, the scrutiny overContinue reading “The Jewish Problem In Modern Germany? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Close (Mishpacha) Encounter Of The Third Kind: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the recent holiday altered my routine and i found myself on my front yard at an unusual time of day. while standing in front of the awesome 100 plus year old legacy tree, i heard noise up above a large crow stood on the branches staring down at me. shortly after, there was more noise.Continue reading “A Close (Mishpacha) Encounter Of The Third Kind: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
What Is In A Number? The 613th Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
613 is the torah’s big number. it is the number of commandments. besides the 10 commandments, there are an additional 603. this leads to the question, are numbers important? the torah has one particular recurring number. forty plays a large role throughout the torah. for noah, the flood rains came for 40 days; for moses,Continue reading “What Is In A Number? The 613th Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Life Without Consequences: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my generation is in part responsible for moving society towards a life “without consequences.” the underlying concept is that people are free can do whatever they please with no repercussions. legalization and decriminalization of marijuana was on of the efforts. my generation needed their guilt free and consequence free marijuana. part of my generation apparentlyContinue reading “A Life Without Consequences: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
When Others Are “Quiet Quitting,” It Is Time For You To Get Ahead: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Six days may you work and perform all your labor, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord, your God; you shall perform no labor, neither you, your son, your daughter, your manservant, your maidservant, your beast, nor your stranger who is in your cities. For [in] six days the Lord made theContinue reading “When Others Are “Quiet Quitting,” It Is Time For You To Get Ahead: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Can A Bagel Have Four Corners? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
whoever needs come and eat B Taanit 20b the jta reports on a missouri bagel shop which had a talmudic inspired policy to assist those in need. jta.org goldie’s bagels, in columbia missouri, instituted a policy in which anyone who cannot afford a bagel and a coffee is still welcome in the store. a special tabContinue reading “Can A Bagel Have Four Corners? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in modern times, the word “justice” has been replaced with the word “social justice.” are they the same? upon my frequent visits to my former law school, “social justice” is often referenced in speeches concerning the school’s goals and aspirations. “justice” for justice’s sake, is never mentioned. this week’s torah portion, shoftim, offers historic pronouncementsContinue reading “A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Segundo Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“There are stars whose radiance is visible on Earth though they have long been extinct. There are people whose brilliance continues to light the world even though they are no longer among the living. These lights are particularly bright when the night is dark. They light the way for humankind.” hannah senesh for most, theContinue reading “Segundo Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Motor Vehicles Are Not Instruments of Justice [or Psychotherapy] : A Ten Commandments’ Tale
over the past few weeks, there have been motor vehicle fatalities arising out of “toxic entitlement.” bad mental health days and getting behind the wheel has taken the lives. recently, a motor vehicle was used as an instrument to exact justice and perhaps as an instrument to provide some mental health care. it is reportedContinue reading “Motor Vehicles Are Not Instruments of Justice [or Psychotherapy] : A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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