Issue Spotting is an essential legal skill. The Torah Portion Vayeitzei provides a target rich environment to employ it to address Decalogue and Decalogue-adjacent issues. The Portion offers an opportunity to unleash one’s inner barrister! For those wanting to taste the legal profession or a Bar Exam, this Post invites you into an attorney’s mindset.Continue reading “Issue Spotting: Vayeitzei’s Ten Commandments’ Moment”
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Elijah, The Sequel-A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment
While the Prophet Elijah’s initial tale in the First Book of Kings is epic. After Elijah’s Mt. Sinai moment of crisis, the most famous Tishbite’s second act does not disappoint. He is the Don Corleone of Prophets. His Part II is satisfyings. Perhaps, he is also the Michael Corleone of Prophets. Elijah’s inital story isContinue reading “Elijah, The Sequel-A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment”
A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: Micah’s Graven Image Part I
While reading the Book of Judges, one will pull their hair out. The scripture’s outrageousness never disappoints. Even one brief passage is sufficient to make one go bald. Micah’s Graven Image Tale is an overflowing fountain of meshugas. Micah and his mother are barely digestible in one sitting. Accordingly, Micah’s tales are the subject of two posts.Continue reading “A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: Micah’s Graven Image Part I”
The Stories That Shaped The Ten Commandments, Part #3: Genesis 37:3-4, 18-35: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the ten commandments just did not just miraculously appear at the top of mt. sinai. as families grew, family interactions became more complex and controversy arose. the patriarch jacob’s favoring of one child, joseph, over his others led to a cascade of immoral acts. joseph’s story offers many lessons. coveting, lying, murder, honoring one’s parents,Continue reading “The Stories That Shaped The Ten Commandments, Part #3: Genesis 37:3-4, 18-35: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Not Clip & Paste Episode 2: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
another clip & paste-y event reportedly just happened. like this blog’s first c & p episode, significant monetary gain was involved. dailymail.com before discussing this recent episode, i must confess. i am a clip & paste-y person. my composition, using various word processing programs, including wordpress, involves clipping reference materials for blog post ideas. theseContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Clip & Paste Episode 2: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Teach Your Children “Skills” Part I: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
He who does not teach his son a trade teaches him to steal. rabbi yehuda the term “3-d chess” became popular the star trek television series. the brightest and most logical, mr. spock was a game enthusiast. “three-dimensional chess” is used colloquially to describe complex, dynamic systems with many competing entities and interests, including politics,Continue reading “Thou Shalt Teach Your Children “Skills” Part I: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A “Just” Desert: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
it took 77 years for this “just” desert. was it sweet? did an act heal the psychic wound of a 13-year-old now celebrating her 90th birthday? a young lady’s 13th birthday was spoiled when her mom’s specially baked cake was allegedly pilfered while its was waiting to cool. it was world war ii, and herContinue reading “A “Just” Desert: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Fashion’s End: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
luxury retail shop theft is rapidly evolving to the point there will be a tragedy. the dangerous new normal has led to violence. designer retail shopping is changing. a recent story may give you pause to foot in these stores. high fashion items, such as purses from louis vuitton, gucci and christian dior, for manyContinue reading “Fashion’s End: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Not Steal Signs: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
baseball may be god’s favorite sport. it is a game of discipline and ritual. it is a game of practice and dedication. it is a game when one can achieve “perfection.” baseball can be a game of david beating goliath as well as one of heroics and miracles. it is a game in which aContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Steal Signs: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Louis Vuitton Coffin? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a client told me about his subway sandwich store job. as a result of management insistence to keep extended hours in a dangerous part of town, the store had multiple robberies. eventually, the police told the store that the needed to eliminate their extended hours of services. the reason was that the police felt theContinue reading “A Louis Vuitton Coffin? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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