sometimes we need to be saved. sometimes we are the savior. this is the case for pnina tamano-shata. once, a shoeless refugee taken to israel via operation moses in 1984, now, in 2020, in moses-like fashion, a leader traveling back to ethiopia to bring her people to their promised land. as reported in algemeiner, sheContinue reading “From Operation Moses to Being Moses: A Full Circle Established By An Emerging Leader: Her View on Combatting Racism”
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Come Back to the Dojo for Another Lesson: A Mr. Miyagi Moment of The Need to Focus on Our Filter
mr. myagi of karate kid fame is the great sensei with respect to the art of focus. the art of focus goes beyond martial arts moves. the art of the focus deals with mental martial arts moves as well. focus is important with respect to our language. we all have thought and take these thoughtsContinue reading “Come Back to the Dojo for Another Lesson: A Mr. Miyagi Moment of The Need to Focus on Our Filter”
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Morality and Homelessness, The Bitter Truth
“in a shocking burst of violence that darkened the start of the holiday week, five people were stabbed — two fatally — at a downtown church [san jose grace baptist church] sunday as it welcomed homeless people inside for the night to escape the cold.” mercury news as someone who lives in america’s homeless capital,Continue reading “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Morality and Homelessness, The Bitter Truth”
God Loves and Protects Pizza Delivery People: Why Doesn’t Society?
there is a compelling argument that the invention of pizza was a collaboration between man and god. arguably, the flatbread, aka matzah, traveled from egypt to israel to greece and rome. in italy, mans’ contribution to modern day pizza was the brilliant toppings of tomatoes and cheese. god loves and protects pizza delivery drivers. godContinue reading “God Loves and Protects Pizza Delivery People: Why Doesn’t Society?”
An Old Testament WWE Wrestlemania? Jacob vs. God: Was It Really a Smackdown or a Life Saving Divine Intervention? A Lesson in the Key to Mending Damaged Relationships. A Must Read.
one of the patriarchs of the bible, jacob, was on his way to return home after his long residence with his father-in-law. he was in fear of a confrontation with his brother esau due to the fact that he had stolen esau’s birthright. while jacob was in fear, he also had become prosperous. he hadContinue reading “An Old Testament WWE Wrestlemania? Jacob vs. God: Was It Really a Smackdown or a Life Saving Divine Intervention? A Lesson in the Key to Mending Damaged Relationships. A Must Read.”
A History Making Performance By A Special Athlete: Was This Was Part of God’s Plan? Moses Knows, He Was Special Too
in the tale of the burning bush, moses is tasked by god to free the children of israel from bondage in egypt. during moses’ conversation with god, there is the following exchange: moses said to the lord, “i beseech you, o lord. i am not a man of words, neither from yesterday nor from theContinue reading “A History Making Performance By A Special Athlete: Was This Was Part of God’s Plan? Moses Knows, He Was Special Too”
From Generation to Generation: L’Dor V’Dor: The Struggles of Passing It Down: A Teaching Moment
” my children and i have a biological connection, when i open my mouth their ears shut” l’dor v’dor, לדור ודור, is a hebrew term which speaks to the generational responsibility to pass along knowledge from one generation to the next. in the torah, deuteronomy 6 provides that with respect to the commandment, the statutes,Continue reading “From Generation to Generation: L’Dor V’Dor: The Struggles of Passing It Down: A Teaching Moment”
Some Supreme Thoughts on the Ten Commandments and Moses: RBG, ACB? How About MBA?
due to the united states constitution separation of church and state, the us supreme court has addressed disputes concerning displays of the ten commandments on public properties. in having to address this dispute, several of the justices have commented upon what the ten commandments means with respect to american society. the following are two notableContinue reading “Some Supreme Thoughts on the Ten Commandments and Moses: RBG, ACB? How About MBA?”
An African People’s Contract With God: Promises Made, Promises Kept
for over a thousand years ago, an african community, the beta israel, maintained a contract. a contact with god, the torah and its ten commandments. beta israel contract with god can date back to at least 15 centuries. the beta israel community can be dated back to the destruction of the first temple. due toContinue reading “An African People’s Contract With God: Promises Made, Promises Kept”
Defund The Courts? Politicians and Activists Advocating Mob Rule versus the Ten Commandments: Moses’ Father In Law, Jethro, and His Eternal Advice on a Justice Based Society: Where Do You Want To Live?
fathers-in-law are not always bad. moses’ father-in-law, jethro, is arguably the greatest father-in-law in history. he provided moses and the world wisdom for the ages.. after the exodus from egypt, it is reported in the torah that “[i]t came about on the next day that moses sat down to judge the people, and the peopleContinue reading “Defund The Courts? Politicians and Activists Advocating Mob Rule versus the Ten Commandments: Moses’ Father In Law, Jethro, and His Eternal Advice on a Justice Based Society: Where Do You Want To Live?”
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