In The Beginning, There Was Hebrew School

While teaching their respective university classes, two renowned Hebrew Bible Scholars exposed themselves as to their humble beginnings. At Yale Divinity School, Professor and Author Joel Baden, when lecturing on the Book of Genesis’ dual flood narratives, broke out into a fine rendition of “Noah, he built em, he built em, an arky arky…” AtContinue reading “In The Beginning, There Was Hebrew School”

Secular Value of the Ten Commandments: A Civic Lesson

Hating the Ten Commandments? This post is for you. Louisiana’s Ten Commandments’ law has brought out much criticism for the thought of allowing a religious document into public schools. This post makes the case, on a totally non-religious basis, as to why the Ten Commandments has much secular value. In fact, we don’t even needContinue reading “Secular Value of the Ten Commandments: A Civic Lesson”

Bad Law School? Bad Legal Advice? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

a number of university of california berkeley law school students are in for a rude awakening when they embark on their legal careers. their affiliation with student groups that are hostile towards the state of israel will have a day of reckoning. the actions, viewed by some, has been labeled as anti-semitic. it is reportedContinue reading “Bad Law School? Bad Legal Advice? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Lower Case Rebel? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

in august of 2020, unbeknownst to me, i became a rebel. my avoidance of both “shift” and “caps locks” keys perhaps started a revolution or at least a movement. the revolution was only realized when i discovered that academia supporting the indigenous and anti-colonizers co-opted my “lower caseness” for their cause. canadian academic, linda manygunsContinue reading “The Lower Case Rebel? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”