To understand the Israelite class structure, the concept of a superorganism should be considered. A superorganism is neither “super” nor is it a mere “organism,” rather, it is the recognition that a species or group can depart from individuality. Superorganisms are societies which function as an organic whole. A biological concept tied to it isContinue reading “Bamidbar: Superorganism?”
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The Sabbath, Ki Tisa & Capitalism: A Ten Commandments’ Moment
“And you shall observe the Sabbath, because it is a holy thing to you.” Exodus 31:14 Before God’s finger inscribed the Ten Commandments onto stone tablets, Sabbath laws were known. The Torah Portion Ki Tisa extensively touched upon the Sabbath. Ki Tisa presents as an opportunity to discuss the Sabbath’s interaction with Capitalism. Can theContinue reading “The Sabbath, Ki Tisa & Capitalism: A Ten Commandments’ Moment”
The Best We Got?
If only one Torah Portion could be read to appreciate the scripture’s societal significance, what would it be? While Yitro, which tells of the Ten Commandments received from Mt. Sinai would be one suggestion, the Portion Kedoshim is likely the consensus choice. Kedoshim, however, is absent any drama or visual stimulation. The reader encounters aContinue reading “The Best We Got?”
The Psychic Cat Outfoxes Fox: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
what does a fox say? ylvis with big tech and social media working against them, independent bloggers need to take victory laps when they occur. these bloggers have the great advantage of instantaneous posting. instantaneously publishing is a means to combat one of the fascinating parts of humanity; humans’ ability to come up or formulateContinue reading “The Psychic Cat Outfoxes Fox: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A History Lesson From the Great Glass Elevator: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a modern definition of history appears to be “whatever makes you happy and safe.” modern students’ sensibilities cannot be challenged. how dare someone ask them to think the question “why?”! a publisher, it is reported, is updating a famous anti-semite’s work to make edits to them to “sensitize” the text. no, the text is notContinue reading “A History Lesson From the Great Glass Elevator: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 