Cartoonish Behavior? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

the media has errupted over cartoonist mr. scott adams’ comments concerning race. dailymail.com based upon a survey, he essentially concluded that a significant amount of african americans held an unfavorable view of white people. based upon watching a number of his videos, it appears that he implied that, on a group basis, and not anContinue reading “Cartoonish Behavior? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Building Bridges Over The Moat: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

humans want to be special. this specialness may be derived in part with one’s group association. for some groups, this uniqueness is suffering. martyrdom can be special. past wrongs and tragedies of past generations carry forward with them a strange self-esteem based upon victimhood. the desire to be number one or special can take peopleContinue reading “Building Bridges Over The Moat: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

“Toxic Expectations”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

sensitivities can distort or destroy one’s perspective. rising “expectations” of how others should act can reach a “toxic” level. this can lead to the unnecessary demonization of groups. for some, especially the young, specialness or uniqueness is good cause to make the whole world stop, take note, and handle with care. i offer the synagogueContinue reading ““Toxic Expectations”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Color Of Morality: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“Without the actions of Dr. Cheng, it is no doubt that there would be numerous additional victims in this crime” Sheriff Donald Barnes. what is the color of morality? the answer is simple. there is none. generalizations and stereotypes do not provide an answer. the most recent example is the tragic laguna woods church shooting.Continue reading “The Color Of Morality: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A Cautionary Tale For Parents As Why THEY Must Teach Their Children The Ten Commandments Immediately: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

And you shall teach them to your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house,  deuteronomy 6:7 a recent story illustrates how modern parents will fail if they do not assert their moral obligation to teach their children. the torah, in deuteronomy, obligates parents as their children’s teacher. with this obligation, parentsContinue reading “A Cautionary Tale For Parents As Why THEY Must Teach Their Children The Ten Commandments Immediately: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A Man’s Life In Women’s Shoes: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

for some, life is about extremes. i am one of these individuals. i am a one percent-er in many aspects of my life. this is tale of one small aspect of my life, my feet. imagine if every united states department store didn’t carry your shoe size. imagine if every shoe store didn’t as well.Continue reading “A Man’s Life In Women’s Shoes: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A Strike Out Of Baseball May Be A Warning Sign: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

baseball player brad netzer took many swings and perhaps struck out on his career. mr. netzer, the reports indicate, is a problematic individual who has one redeeming quality. he, unlike other individuals, is truthful. he admitted to his free expressions racism, homophobia, and anti-semitism. strike one, two and three. boston.com these expressions cost him hisContinue reading “A Strike Out Of Baseball May Be A Warning Sign: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

It Takes One To Get Together: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

One day this all will change, treat people the samematisyahu we would all be fortunate live in nazareth with their mayor ali salam. with the surrounding communities impacted by historic wildfires, nazareth has become a place of refuge for those living around jerusalem. he is proving himself as a transformative leader. mr. ali salam statedContinue reading “It Takes One To Get Together: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Asian “Massacre The Jews Game” Is Now Academic at the UCLA Department of Asian American Studies: A Ten Commandments’ Story

the guardian reported that “preparations for the opening ceremony of the tokyo olympics have been thrown into further turmoil after the show’s director was sacked over a joke about the holocaust he made in the late 1990s. kentaro kobayashi, a popular entertainer, was dismissed after a video clip resurfaced online of a skit in which he joked aboutContinue reading “The Asian “Massacre The Jews Game” Is Now Academic at the UCLA Department of Asian American Studies: A Ten Commandments’ Story”

Anti-Semitic Ice Cream? A Ten Commandments’ Story

recently, the ceo and national director of the anti-defamation league was forced to admit that the political left has an anti-semitic problem. also recently, the state of israel has found that there is anti-semitism lurking in the shopping market freezer sections in the form of ben and jerry’s ice cream. these recent developments lead toContinue reading “Anti-Semitic Ice Cream? A Ten Commandments’ Story”