in israel, judicial reform law debate has devolved into political antics seen in the united states. many left leaning american jews, against the elected israeli government, have openly opposed the governmental change. undoubtedly, they have contributed to the israeli political discord. there have been some reports that the biden adminstration is also participating in whatContinue reading “Is This Who You Are? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Will The Trains Run On Sabbath? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
is there a cost to having a jewish state? is it the cost of celebrating the sabbath? in israel, a transportation minister, in the gush dan area, had declared that the trains will run on the sabbath in the year 2023. timesofisrael the debate is somewhat interesting. secular jews decry that they are coerced byContinue reading “Will The Trains Run On Sabbath? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
New School Harvard Is Simply Old School: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
jewish people are keenly aware of history. their book, the torah, takes them back to the creation the universe with the epic “in the beginning” or “breshit bara elohim.” they have a covenant with the eternal god, the master of the universe. this established covenant runs through time. historical events are often interpreted in viewContinue reading “New School Harvard Is Simply Old School: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Littlest Exodus? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“You are never given an obstacle you cannot overcome.” reb nachman ukraine was home to reb nachman. he was the founder of the breslov chasidic movement. the reb’s words about obstacles were relevant to mr. ben-harush’s daunting task. for two babies born in the middle of the ukranian -russian conflict, perhaps the reb’s words willContinue reading “The Littlest Exodus? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Guarding The Sabbath In Troubling Times: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
for committed orthodox jews, following the 613 commandments is insatiable goal, honoring the sabbath and keeping it holy is perhaps in the top ten. in the midst of the urkraine-russian conflict, a series of planes, trains, automobiles and embassies miraculously allowed borodkin family to celebrate a timely shabbat. the chabad sect couple worked in ukraineContinue reading “Guarding The Sabbath In Troubling Times: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Remembering An Amazing Life: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
some are blessed to be lucky in life. living a long fulfilling and meaningful life is all that we can ask. some are fortunate to have make a great achievement. some are also blessed to have a cool nickname. harold “smoky” simon’s passing marks the end of such a great life. he leaves this worldContinue reading “Remembering An Amazing Life: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
From Virtue Signaling To Virtual Assisting: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Telehealth can transgress geographic, science, social, cultural and political barriers and it has the potential to allow healthcare for anyone, anytime and anywhere Galia Barkai the covid-19 pandemic perhaps will be best remembered for both technological advances and compromises with medical treatment. integrated medical technology advances combined with the acceptance non-contact medical treatment has openedContinue reading “From Virtue Signaling To Virtual Assisting: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Littlest Losses Are The Biggest: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
youth is pure and innocent. children’s angelic faces take adults back to the idyllic times when a sandbox was heaven on earth. a child’s senseless loss can rock a community. while the well respected and aged’s passing can stir a community of memories, an innocent’s loss is one of potential memories and accomplishments; ones thatContinue reading “The Littlest Losses Are The Biggest: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Wisest Man in Vermont: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the wisest man in vermont contest wasn’t even close. bernie sanders, ben cohen, and jerry greenfield were laid to waste. the winner: jason. jason stood up at a burlington vermont city council meeting and stated the following words: “i don’t know you can have a conversation with someone when the opening salvo is you needContinue reading “The Wisest Man in Vermont: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Multi-Million Dollar Prayer Book That Is A Timely Read: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
it’s the prayer book with a $4,000,000.00, plus price tag. at auction, god willing, it might sell for up to $6,000,000.00! the prayer book’s lesson, which you can read for free, is priceless. guardian.com per the reports, the 700-year-old illustrated and annotated in hebrew prayer book “provides a window into the lives and rituals ofContinue reading “The Multi-Million Dollar Prayer Book That Is A Timely Read: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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