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”
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What To Do With “Timing”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
two peoples fortunes dramatically shifted when elon musk purchased twitter: the creator of the libsoftiktok and former president donald trump. the libsoftiktok twitter account, without the musk acquisition, would likely have been suspended or frozen permanently. the popular account which has garnished social clout and influence became a target for the left. a washington postContinue reading “What To Do With “Timing”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Righteous Loss Leads To A Moral Victory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“This is bigger than basketball, these guys know that and staying disciplined in their faith, that’s the most important thing” Calvin Morton the oscar winning film “chariots of fire” celebrated eric lidell’s refusal to run on the lord’s day in the 1924 olympics. mr. lidell competed in the olympics when a colleague gave him hisContinue reading “A Righteous Loss Leads To A Moral Victory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Old Testament’s Wellness Plan: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Honor your father and your mother, in order that your days be lengthened on the land that the Lord, your God, is giving you exodus 20: 12 the master of the universe’s “wellness” plan is both explicit and complex. honoring one’s parents is the gateway for a long life. children often struggle with their parent-childContinue reading “The Old Testament’s Wellness Plan: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
There Is An Eleventh Commandment: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
And you shall teach them to your sons to speak with them deuteronomy 11:19 there is an eleventh commandment. there always was and there always will be and there is proof. a dennis prager’s fireside chat, #223, was an epiphany. ordinarily, i make it a point to avoid listening to commentators on a regular basisContinue reading “There Is An Eleventh Commandment: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Literary Sophie’s Choice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in a dark moment in history, a literary “sophie’s choice” may have been made. “sophie’s choice” is essentially the impossible choice. the term sophie’s choice comes from the fiction book of the same name. in william styron’s 1979 novel a mother, in a nazi concentration camp, must decide between her children: which one will liveContinue reading “A Literary Sophie’s Choice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Have A Reference Point: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point.” perspective understanding, appreciating and living life requires perspective. perspective requires a reference point. how do individuals obtain their reference points?Continue reading “Thou Shalt Have A Reference Point: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Unintended Sabbath Goth-Post-Punk-Pop Song? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
i’ve got a feeling shlomo halevi alkabetz, a sephardic kabbalist, in the 16th century, penned a love poem to the sabbath. the sabbath was a bride. his poem lecha dodi emerged to become liturgy for friday night shabbat services. to this day all over the world, every friday, lecha dodi is sung to welcome theContinue reading “The Unintended Sabbath Goth-Post-Punk-Pop Song? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The”Hamilton” Performance That Made History: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
long before the hit broadway show “hamilton, the actual mr. alexander hamilton, as a child, gave performances that may have helped shape america. these performances influenced his values and morals. these performances perhaps assisted mr. hamilton’s understanding of how to both found and grow a country. mr. alexander hamilton was an american founding father. heContinue reading “The”Hamilton” Performance That Made History: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Not Burn My Name In Vain? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain, for the Lord will not hold blameless anyone who takes His name in vain. exodus 20:7 was mr. abou an artist or arsonist when he burned god’s name? the term “artist” is a title with no qualification. no academic program bestows theContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Burn My Name In Vain? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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