The Great Compromise? Vayera

Will the judge of all the earth not do justice? Genesis 18:25 Deep theological moments blow up in the Torah Portion Vayera. While Vayera tiptoes on an ultimate question of Why do bad things happen to good people?, the portion formidably speaks to the value of community. In Vayera, an exceptionable Torah passage peers intoContinue reading “The Great Compromise? Vayera”

The Genesis of Problem Solving Part II

Spectacular problem solving led to the JPL’s Mars Rovers’ success. The Mission Designers and Planners exceeded expectations by considering every single contingency imaginable. As a result, some of these Red Planet space exploration devices continued providing data long past their anticipated expiration dates. The JPL staff truly deserved an award for outstanding achievement in theContinue reading “The Genesis of Problem Solving Part II”

The Genesis of Problem Solving: Part I

If you give a person a solution, a problem is solved. If you teach a person problem-solving, they will have a lifetime of solutions The “Human Element” confounds problem solving. Take Robotaxis. Brilliant scientists invented driverless cars that improves humans’ quality of life. In metropolitan areas, driverless “Waymos” are frequently seen the roads. The otherContinue reading “The Genesis of Problem Solving: Part I”

The Past Should Be History: Miketz

“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”

“In His Image” Day?

the list goes on forever, there is “taco” day, “hamburger” day and “donut” day. today, this friday, according to some, is being offered up as “jihad” day. with no rules and regulations concerning “day” claiming, the ten commandments project has chosen to declare today as today “in his image” day. “in his image” day pertainsContinue reading ““In His Image” Day?”

Stepping Back: What About Isaac?

every jewish new year [rosh hashonah] there is the built-in controversy of the torah reading of the binding of isaac or akedah. this portion serves rabbis and other commentators well with sermons as to whether abraham right or wrong to follow god’s directive to sacrifice his child isaac? they get to ask “what should beContinue reading “Stepping Back: What About Isaac?”

The Genesis Project?

And God created man in His image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. genesis 1:27 while this blog devoted itself to the ten commandments, the book of genesis is credited with transforming the world to be the one in which we currently reside. in the introduction toContinue reading “The Genesis Project?”

Honoring A Loss: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

long before the ten commandments, two brothers, filled with jealousy and conflict, created a legacy. for them, beyond their issues with each other, family relations and historical destiny separated them. in a time of loss, these two placed their personal grievances aside. for a moment, the space time continuum was filled with honor and peace.Continue reading “Honoring A Loss: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

An Off Topic Post To Enjoy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“Off The Derech” Begins: The Tale of the (Not So) Giving Tree: A Life Lessons’ Tale: Genesis 2:15 Bible interpretation is in the eye of the beholder. Amazing scholars versed in ancient Hebrew and other languages search for the bible author’s true intent. Equally impressive are scholars well versed in the many bible commentaries that canContinue reading “An Off Topic Post To Enjoy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”