The Torah houses the Decalogue. Thus, within the Pentateuch’s 613 Commandments, the Ten Commandments is a subset. The Decalogue’s location gives rise to an Orwellian query: “Are some Commandments more equal than others?” According to the Torah Portion Va’etchanan, the answer is “yes”. The Ten Commandments are different from the others. Moses explain why inContinue reading “Are All Commandments Equal?: Va’etchanan”
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A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment: Solomon’s Failure
Much wisdom can be imparted from Solomon’s demise. The King’s penchant for many wives and concubines set in motion the united Israelite monarchy’s destruction. Inevitably, a violation of the Ten Commandments brought forth the fracture. The First Book of Kings reports that: “Solomon grew old [and] his wives swayed his heart after gods of others,Continue reading “A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment: Solomon’s Failure”
A Ten Commandments’ Moment from Ki Tisa: Coveting
Ki Tisa brings forth the Torah’s ultimate vision of fairness and accountability. With respect to the costs for thr Tent of Meeting, the following edict was issued: “The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: When you take the sum of the Children of Israel according to their numbers, let each one give to the Lord anContinue reading “A Ten Commandments’ Moment from Ki Tisa: Coveting”
The Latest Greatest Facade
governments, institutions and others often have to “project” that they are “doing” something. for example, you may go into a doctor’s office with a cut requiring stitches. immediately, a nurse will take your vitals- your temperature and blood pressure. voilà, it looks like you are getting medical care! doctors, at times, not having a crystalContinue reading “The Latest Greatest Facade”
The Worst Trait?
“It’s a jungle out there. You gotta look out for number one, but don’t step in number two.” rodney dangerfield no joke. it’s a jungle out there. in the world, your country, your state, your city, your neighborhood, and in your living quarters, it’s a jungle. the world, whether we like it or not, isContinue reading “The Worst Trait?”
Accountability Nonsense
the biden administration recently condemned an internet influencer. the individual was recorded taking their top off at a white house pride month celebration. nypost.com was this condemnation is complete and total malarkey? mr. biden, to advance his political agenda, has made his white house accessible to the lgbtq+ community. to accomplish this, he opened theContinue reading “Accountability Nonsense”
The Most Important Word; Shlach
one word in the english language terrifies most individuals- accountability. acceptance of failure, fret over more labor to be done, and the feeling of being trapped are among the emotions that cause us to wake up in a pool of sweat. these emotions come with accountability. the shlach torah portion takes us to an existentialContinue reading “The Most Important Word; Shlach”
lost in america: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in the united states, an all points bulletin has been issued to find the lost word-accountability. the most recent example of its absence from a texas school district. it is reported that with only five out of thirty three students meeting the basic academic requirements to graduate, a school district postponed their high school graduation.Continue reading “lost in america: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Cautionary Tales Are Cautionary: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
we all do stupid things. most of us are fortunate to not suffer severe consequences. avoidance of misfortune, however, is not a license to live life in a careless manner. ms. brittney griner, a wnba, star apparently made a stupid mistake. reportedly, she was in possession of cannabis oil while traveling through a russian airport.Continue reading “Cautionary Tales Are Cautionary: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Accounting for Judgment: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“You’re out of order! You’re out of order! The whole trial is out of order! al pacino, in justice for all judge rule courtrooms. they can be demanding, insulting, arbitrary and tyrannical. as a three decades practicing attorney, i almost always will accept being dressed down by the court regardless of whether i believe thatContinue reading “Accounting for Judgment: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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