“There shall be one instruction for the citizen and for the alien who resides among you.” Exodus 12:49 Modern sensibilities are a barrier towards education. Loaded with troubling passages, The Torah makes a perfect target for contemporary erasers and white washers. Problematic events, offensive words and horrifying circumstances serve as pedagogical tools. Those representing moralityContinue reading “The Past Should Be History: Miketz”
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Suddenly, The Truth Matters?
In March of 2022, a Democrat President’s Supreme Court Justice Nominee was asked a simple question. In her confirmation hearing, she was asked to define the word “woman”. The nominee answered, “I can’t.” Politico.com Two years later, in October of 2024, Former President Barack Obama lectured African American men about the 2024 Presidential Campaign. HeContinue reading “Suddenly, The Truth Matters?”
Life As a Game, Batter Up!
Did a Prophet’s message have the dynamics of Coaching Little League Baseball? Can a Parent’s words of encouragement to a young budding athlete can have the same effect as holy words delivered by a Prophet? To explore this notion, an observation must be made with respect to a little leaguer readying for an “at bat.”Continue reading “Life As a Game, Batter Up!”
Does Language Matter?
do words influence the world? author george orwell’s most unkosher book-animal farm- left my psyche indelibly scarred. the truism that “all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”, remains unforgotten more than forty five years later after it was etched into my eyes. this imperfect world vision gave me the skepticalContinue reading “Does Language Matter?”
The “Ice Cream Principle”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
one of my alzheimer’s ridden father’s greatest loves is ice cream. while haagen daz is preferred, most any other brand will do. when visiting my parent’s house, for some reason, i have to open up the freezer door to see the one true staple of a quart of the sweet frozen treat. presently, my fatherContinue reading “The “Ice Cream Principle”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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”
The Pandemic of the “Know Nothings” …and “Why?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the information’s financial value is evidenced from an old rothchild family tale. a rothchild, due to his need to know, made arrangements to the most up to date information with respect to the battle of waterloo. with the flow of information not as it is today, he became the first person who not only knewContinue reading “The Pandemic of the “Know Nothings” …and “Why?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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