prior to the most recent school shooting, i began reading mr. harold s. kushner’s “when bad things happen to good people.” while some books, you can stop and discuss a segment of the book, mr. kusher takes the reader on a quest to find answers. as such, one must reach his conclusions before being critical.Continue reading “When Bad Things Happen To Good People: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Choice Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
man’s inclinations are therefore balanced between good and evil, and he is not compelled toward either of them. he has the power of choice, and is able to choose either side, knowingly and willingly, as well as to possess whichever one he wishes. man was therefore created with a good urge (yetzer tov) and anContinue reading “Choice Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
You Choose: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“… everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms- to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” dr. victor e. frankl during the lockdowns, my legal practice was mostly relegated to sitting at my desk. court hearings, depositions, addressing correspondence,Continue reading “You Choose: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ambitious Philosophy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
there is a thought that crosses some faiths. chasidic jews couch it as goal of attempting to “bring a part of heaven onto earth.” this philosophy can even be reduced to secular terms. “can we can work together to make the world a better place to live?” for most, life is a struggle. we mustContinue reading “The Ambitious Philosophy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Honoring One’s Teacher: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
one of america’s greatest success story is that of a milk shake machine salesperson. he was someone who did not look down when he was doing his work. rather, he looked up. he looked up for business opportunities. on one of his routes, he noticed a particular restaurant was buying a a lot of hisContinue reading “Honoring One’s Teacher: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The extra ORDINARY: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
anyone who sustains one soul is credited as if they sustained an entire world sanhedrin 37a both main stream and social media find little value in acknowledging, promoting and amplifying acts of courage and heroism. rather controversy, clout, and clicks drive them towards their monetary desire. recently, two particular acts greatness have been largely ignored.Continue reading “The extra ORDINARY: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Four Words For the Fourth: A Ten Commandment’s Tale
those who can do the fourth of july is a celebration of independence and opportunity. are people taking advantage of it? what do people do with this precious independence? do they mindlessly sit and watch movies and television? do they spend countless hours playing video games? do destroy their lives with drugs and excessive drinking?Continue reading “Four Words For the Fourth: A Ten Commandment’s Tale”
The Great Amplifier: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
i prefer to turn lights on in people’s souls rebbe menachem schneerson “amplification” is a word now captured by media and social media. taking a voice and making it known to the greater part of society is now considered a tool and a weapon. this social awareness is shaping politics and our educational systems. manyContinue reading “The Great Amplifier: 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”
A Righteous Loss Leads To A Moral Victory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“This is bigger than basketball, these guys know that and staying disciplined in their faith, that’s the most important thing” Calvin Morton the oscar winning film “chariots of fire” celebrated eric lidell’s refusal to run on the lord’s day in the 1924 olympics. mr. lidell competed in the olympics when a colleague gave him hisContinue reading “A Righteous Loss Leads To A Moral Victory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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