history is an important tool leaders israel’s new prime minister should take time and at past prime ministers’ successes and failures. with respect to israel’s modern landscape, there is one prime minister in particular to study. he was a principled leader. as a result, he is know for significant accomplishment. he was menachem begin. whileContinue reading “New Leadership Needs To Rely On Old Principles For Success: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Hey Internet, No Tanks For Censoring a Historical Moment: An All Around Bad Idea
and they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift the sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. isaiah 2:4 the hebrew bible, despite its age, is popular today perhaps for one reason, “ugliness.” the bible freely describes the worst of humanity. even the revered,Continue reading “Hey Internet, No Tanks For Censoring a Historical Moment: An All Around Bad Idea”
A Nobel Encounter: A Moment in Time With Isaac B. Singer
many decades ago, i acted as a runner at a publication. occasionally, i would sneak into events with as a press member to secure interviews. my biggest catch, perhaps, was the nobel prize laureate, isaac b. singer. he came to the news recently with the publication of a prayer he had written in 1952. myContinue reading “A Nobel Encounter: A Moment in Time With Isaac B. Singer”
Creation, Creators and Humanity: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
creators are now in vogue. on the internet, there are groups of people who label themselves as “content creators.” we love creators. we have the ultimate creator, the master of the universe, who made a planet for our enjoyment. likewise, we have creators who bring us entertainment, understanding, and technology, that improve our lives. humanity’sContinue reading “Creation, Creators and Humanity: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Honoring Your Grandmother, the Queen: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
royal drama is great for the tabloids, conversation and of course, oprah. unfortunately, this drama gave me a new neighbor in my state, prince harry. since arriving to california, he and his wife apparently have decided to celebrate festivis, the seinfeld created holiday, on a year-round basis. we, the public, been subjected to the perpetualContinue reading “Honoring Your Grandmother, the Queen: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
How To Be Good When You Are Supposed To Be No Evil: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
google famously has a philosophy of “don’t be evil.” the philosophy is most interesting in the google acknowledges the fact that there is evil in this world. the philosophy begs the question: “who is to be good?” and “what is to be good?” judeo-christian values the golden rule. there are a variety of these formulations.Continue reading “How To Be Good When You Are Supposed To Be No Evil: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
No Dojo For You! The People Even Mr. Miyagi Couldn’t Save: Promised Land Syndrome: A Ten Commandment’s Tale
our resident sensei, mr. myagi, is all about having a foundation. he is all about not giving into fear. as mr. miyagi has expoused, one must conquer their fear and remember their roots which will lead to success. a pivotal moment in the ten commandments’ story was all about fear. moses was preparing the jewishContinue reading “No Dojo For You! The People Even Mr. Miyagi Couldn’t Save: Promised Land Syndrome: A Ten Commandment’s Tale”
Powering Through For Success: Learned Lessons: The Challenge of Uncertainty
uncertainty is a trap which holds us back. uncertainty gives us an excuse to stop pursuing our dreams and goals. admittedly, there are times when there is the need to “wait on the sidelines.” for example, there may be uncertainty based upon data. one looking to buy a home may wish to wait when thereContinue reading “Powering Through For Success: Learned Lessons: The Challenge of Uncertainty”
India’s Gift to Israel: Big Things Can Come in Small Packages
over the past decades, the bnei menashe tribe have been immigrating from india to israel. they are returning to ancestral homeland after approximately 2700 years of separation. they left israel 721 B.C. . the bnei menashe reside in north east india. they claim to be descendants of the tribe of menashe, one of the tenContinue reading “India’s Gift to Israel: Big Things Can Come in Small Packages”
The “Not So” Smart Father Who Became a “Genius”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
when i was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant i could hardly stand to have the old man around. but when i got to be twenty-one, i was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years mark twain a family that laughs together stays together. this is the story ofContinue reading “The “Not So” Smart Father Who Became a “Genius”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 