There are deals. And then there are deals. Abraham- in the Torah Portion Chayeh Sarah- makes a deal. Was it a deal or was it such a deal? On first impression, Abraham’ deal violated the mythic 614th commandment: “Thou shalt not pay retail.” Upon further review, there was much more to the deal. In ChayehContinue reading “The “Art of the Deal” OT Style: Chayeh Sarah”
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What’s In A Name? Bamidbar
The Torah Portion Bamidbar, while describing a head count, goes no to list a large number of individual’s names. Biblical names were defining; names, as we learn from the Torah, have currency. The best example of a defining name comes from Moses’ Burning Bush encounter. Moses queries God as to what name he should provideContinue reading “What’s In A Name? Bamidbar”
The Tales That Cannot Be Told [On Social Media]: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
some stories that are not meant for social media consumption; tweets are included as well. truth, wisdom and free expression provided to the wrong audience is not a pretty sight. often it will be take the wrong way. i struggled whether to share as a post a legendary childhood story. i have accepted that thereContinue reading “The Tales That Cannot Be Told [On Social Media]: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The True Magic of JK Rowling: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
jk rowling, the author of the harry potter books of wizardry, is proving that, in real life, she possesses magical skills. recently two detractors have become spellbound and dispatched. ms. rowling has drawn controversy for the sin of being an independent thinker. she has expressed views on issues of gender. she is entitled to herContinue reading “The True Magic of JK Rowling: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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