Can scriptural interpretation’s depth be enhanced by both personal experience and education? Is it possible to become a better student? A Torah Portion Shoftim analysis can answer these questions. Education My undergraduate studies, legal studies, and life circumstances offer a unique perspective to a Shoftim Torah Portion passage which addresses academics. The passage reveals theContinue reading “Failure Was Academic: Shoftim”
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Palsgraph, International Shoe & A Rabbi’s Moral Blindness
“what is the rule of law?” pavlovian cold sweats covered the bodies of my fellow first year law school section classmates upon hearing distinguished law professors do their best john houseman impersonation. the large section classes, 100+, had the oprah handing off the microphone to an audience member like feel. unlike oprah’s crowd, who couldContinue reading “Palsgraph, International Shoe & A Rabbi’s Moral Blindness”
Game Theory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
email scammers often have grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. these are intentional. they know smart people will not fall for their ridiculous proposals. those responding to the scams are the less bright people. the ones more likely to fall for the scam. absurdity can serve a purpose. a pitt university phd gathered both headlines andContinue reading “Game Theory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Toppling 101: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
anne frank obsession and popularity has in part given rise to an attempt to topple the holocaust victim. for educators, anne frank is a teaching lesson winner. how better to teach children about the holocaust? with ms. frank, they are able to use an historical account via a child’s diary. this fact may inspire theirContinue reading “Toppling 101: 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”
An Outstanding Name, Image and Likeness: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
college athletes are now able to make money licensing their name, image and likeness. businesses would be wise to invest in mr. jamal sheed, a university of houston basketball player. he is a winner. outrageous displays of unsportsmanlike conduct by both fans and players are damaging the reputation of collegiate sports. a university of tennesseeContinue reading “An Outstanding Name, Image and Likeness: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Alex, I’ll Take Apologies For $200.00: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“Go now you are forgiven” dispatch recently anointed jeopardy host mike richards’ apology tour has just begun. he is taking time to seek forgiveness for past transgressions. when you are not the right type of person, societal forces such as the media and social media will come after you. in jeopardy’s case, even mr. richards’Continue reading “Alex, I’ll Take Apologies For $200.00: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Angry Truth: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
anger can tell you much about a person. self-deception causes anger. misreading or misjudging brings forth anger. one’s lack of faith in oneself as a truth seeker is disturbing. this anger projects both outward and inward. this anger can manifest in lashing out at others. a recent outburst from professor laurence tribe provides an excellentContinue reading “The Angry Truth: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Great People Inspire: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
With a strong hand and with an outstretched arm, for His kindness is eternal psalm 136: 12 as in exodus, great things can be accomplished one a strong hand and arm. hansel emmanuel donato dominguez’ story is accomplishing great things with his strong hand and arm as a one-handed basketball player. “at age six, hanselContinue reading “Great People Inspire: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Unhealthy Obsession With Anne Frank: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Emperor Meiji:Tell me how he died. Algren:I will tell you how he lived. last samurai quotes.net i asked a friend, if you had to choose between two people to admire, “which one would you choose?” her choices were as follows: (1) a young german-dutch woman who was a talented writer. she, along with her family,Continue reading “The Unhealthy Obsession With Anne Frank: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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