The Shavuot Holiday celebrates the receipt of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Shavuot also offers a moment to reflect upon scripture’s authorship. While Biblical Scholars focus on the textual sources, an analysis of the author’s mindset brings appreciation of the book’s utility. Writing Great writing connects to the audience. How can a text over 2000Continue reading “The Author’s Mind: A Shavuot Thought”
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Shavuot: A Reflection On The Ultimate Ten Commandments’ Moment
This week, Shavuot is celebrated. It is a two day holiday. In conjunction with the festival commemorating the giving of the Ten Commandments and the Law, the famous Torah from Exodus is read. It contains the Ten Commandments. Beyond the Torah reading, the holiday is also celebrated with Torah study. While the Decalogue’s content, inContinue reading “Shavuot: A Reflection On The Ultimate Ten Commandments’ Moment”
Sometimes, There Is No Simple Answer; Shavuot: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
as a lawyer, i am besieged with questions upon which there is no simple answer. likewise, there is the conundrum of giving an abbreviated answer. with short answers, there is the fear that i will be accused of providing something inaccurate or misleading. at times, when there is no simple answer, i often tell theContinue reading “Sometimes, There Is No Simple Answer; Shavuot: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Cognitive Revolution? A Shavuot Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
author yuval noah harari, in his best seller “sapiens, a brief history of humankind”, describes humanity’s cognitive revolution. during this event, humankind gained “the ability to transmit larger quantities of information about the world surrounding…”, “the ability to transmit larger quantities of information about…social relationships”, and “the ability to transmit information about things that doContinue reading “The Cognitive Revolution? A Shavuot Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Capacity to Grow To Greatness: A Ten Commandments’ and Shavuot Tale
shavuot, the holiday celebrating the children of israel’s receipt of the torah, would likely be celebrated differently today if not for moses’ great act of leadership. greatness often requires growth as an individual. a person on the first day of their job is much different than the person ten years later. an individual’s willingness andContinue reading “The Capacity to Grow To Greatness: A Ten Commandments’ and Shavuot Tale”
The Book Of Walter Sobchak: A Ten Commandments’ Shavuot Tale
Three thousand years of beautiful tradition, from Moses to Sandy Koufax… walter sobchak for the shavuot holiday, the celebration of the children of israel receiving the torah at mt. sinai, the book of ruth is read. ruth’s tale is one of being a convert to judaism. she is celebrated for her commitment to her formerContinue reading “The Book Of Walter Sobchak: A Ten Commandments’ Shavuot Tale”
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