as a big fan of books and religious learning materials, i picked up “the bible from scratch the old testament for beginners” authored by donald l. griggs. i started reading it and found it educational and a valuable resource. chapter three, which addressed the narratives of genesis, was problematic. the sodom and gemorrah story wasContinue reading “The Cost Of Omission: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Breaking Down To Build Back Up, Ki Tisa: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a time to break and a time to build. ecclesiastes 3:3 ki tisa, this week’s torah portion, is essential ten commandments’ reading- two sets of the ten commandments written, with one broken, and the tale of golden calf. can anyone ask for more? how about an attempt to shed some light on the matter. humansContinue reading “Breaking Down To Build Back Up, Ki Tisa: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Fire’s Past, Present & Future – Tetzaveh: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
nice and some not-so-nice restaurants approach candlelight dining in a bizarre fashion. battery operated flashlight-like devices serve to spark of romance and intimacy at the table. the days of the sensuous glass ball housing an oil lit flame are waning. making the matter worse, these modern lights have simulated flames! fire, as an instrument, isContinue reading “Fire’s Past, Present & Future – Tetzaveh: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Indiana Jones & The Temple of Schmutz: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
can a filthy temple solve the mystery of the ark of the covenant? to solve this enigma, we will enlist the great indiana jones. a time machine and the bible will be the other tools needed besides the cool hat and bullwhip. before getting into the time machine, we must first reference some parts ofContinue reading “Indiana Jones & The Temple of Schmutz: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Do We Count? The Portion Mishpatim: A Ten Commandment’s Tale
do we count? in the present day, there are a lot of people that don’t count; individuals with severe substance abuse problems, homeless, and those solely dependent on living off of government handouts are among them. members of wealthy families whose existence is dependent upon family money, and adults choosing to spend their days andContinue reading “Do We Count? The Portion Mishpatim: A Ten Commandment’s Tale”
The Image vs. The Word, The Parsha Yitro: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
this blog’s torah analysis examines texts through a ten commandments’ lens. thus, an ultimate challege occurs with the parsha yitro. how can the deliverance of the ten commandments be viewed with a ten commandments’ lens? the previous week’s haftarah reading from judges offers insight mt. sinai’s events being greater that the deliverance of the tenContinue reading “The Image vs. The Word, The Parsha Yitro: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Strange Headline? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a massive earthquake in turkey and syria killed thousands. with that, there are news reports of the international humanitarian response to save lives. within these resports, a timesofisrael.com headline, was attention getting- “head of tiny jewish community in turkey’s antakya feared dead; torah scrolls saved.” the story talks of death, signficant damage to the localContinue reading “A Strange Headline? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Being in The Dark During Life Changing Events, The Portion Beshalach: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
for many, life changing events happen and they involve a wait. in the torah portion beshalach, the children of israel, having left egypt, are camped out by the red sea. the egyptian military sent to capture them have set up camp nearby as well. in that moment, a whole night would pass before the famousContinue reading “Being in The Dark During Life Changing Events, The Portion Beshalach: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Problem Was Solved Thousands of Years Ago, The Portion “Bo, ” Exodus 12:49: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
There shall be one law for the native and for the stranger who resides in your midst. exodus 12:49 the torah portion ‘bo,” which tells of the happenings right before the children of israel depart from egypt in their exodus is rich with material. the line: “there shall be one law for the native andContinue reading “The Problem Was Solved Thousands of Years Ago, The Portion “Bo, ” Exodus 12:49: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Unintended Success? Shemot 4:14-16: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. Thomas Jefferson the torah’s multiple themes include both family relations and nation building. brotherhood also weighs heavy as a theme. brotherhood’s disastrous inception via cain and abel created a psychic wound on the master of the universe’s creation. despite amazing adviceContinue reading “Unintended Success? Shemot 4:14-16: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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