our actions and others create conflict. much conflict is of one’s own, conscious or unconscious. the vayeishev torah portion for this week shows how prior event and actions create major conflict. vayeishev famously contains the tale of the “coat of many colors” and, for this post, joseph being subduing by his brothers and being takenContinue reading “The Intentional & Unintentional Manufacturing of Conflict: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Does The Book Of Genesis Explain Why There Are Two Versions Of The Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
both exodus and deuteronomy contain versions of the ten commandments. there are differences between the two. one notable difference is in the sabbath commandment. the sabbath commandments offer different reasons for the sabbath. the one in exodus explains that shabbat is to commemorate the creation of the world and god’s resting on the seventh day.Continue reading “Does The Book Of Genesis Explain Why There Are Two Versions Of The Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Honoring A Loss: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
long before the ten commandments, two brothers, filled with jealousy and conflict, created a legacy. for them, beyond their issues with each other, family relations and historical destiny separated them. in a time of loss, these two placed their personal grievances aside. for a moment, the space time continuum was filled with honor and peace.Continue reading “Honoring A Loss: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Unpeeling The Onion: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
this blog is promotional. posts point to materials and concepts with the intent that the reader may be inspired to learn more. the bible and bible-based religion is essentially a massive onion. there are many layers. in one’s lifetime, it is likely that all of the layers may not be pulled back. learning and reachingContinue reading “Unpeeling The Onion: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Are Beginnings & Endings The Same? A Simchat Torah Tale
are beginnings and endings are really the same? can emotions provide the answer? the simchat torah holiday celebrates the ending and the beginning of the annual reading the torah. the physical torah scroll, not its words, perhaps answers some of our inquiry. the scroll or parchment made of animal skin is connected to two woodenContinue reading “Are Beginnings & Endings The Same? A Simchat Torah Tale”
A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in modern times, the word “justice” has been replaced with the word “social justice.” are they the same? upon my frequent visits to my former law school, “social justice” is often referenced in speeches concerning the school’s goals and aspirations. “justice” for justice’s sake, is never mentioned. this week’s torah portion, shoftim, offers historic pronouncementsContinue reading “A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The “Great Delegation”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
organizations and business have structures. the master of the universe, after creating humanity, understood that a structure was required for it to prosper. many organizations have a pyramid structure. there are leaders on the top with it expanding out to members at the bottom. the leader passes directives onto others. this delegation allows for theContinue reading “The “Great Delegation”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Author Who Doesn’t Understand What A Book Is? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
author mr. shalom auslander made news with his controversial new york times’ opinion piece. he proposed “in this time of war, i propose we give up god.” in the piece, he claims a religious upbringing and being taught by a rabbi. the ny times accompanies the piece with unflattering depictions of god in an actContinue reading “The Author Who Doesn’t Understand What A Book Is? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
An Amazing Forkless Life? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
When you come to a fork in the road, take it. yogi berra most lives present with forks in the road. aspirations, educational choices, and vocational goals don’t always transpire as initially conceived. “how did i get here?” made famous in the song “once in a lifetime” rings true when we awaken and look atContinue reading “An Amazing Forkless Life? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Great Author Could Have Taken A Page From The Greatest Author: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Do not add to the word which I command you, nor diminish from it, to observe the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you Deuteronomy 4:2 the master of the universe’s brilliance should always be appreciated. author theodore seuss geisel aka dr. seuss perhaps should have learned from the master creator. mr.Continue reading “A Great Author Could Have Taken A Page From The Greatest Author: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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