Yonatan Adler’s The Origins of Judaism, an Archeological-Historical Reappraisal asked the question as to when “strict adherence” to Torah practices first took place. His conclusion suggests that Chanukah could be the moment to celebrate the birth date of the widespread practice of Judaism. Professor Adlers’ archeological data suggests that the societal Torah adherence first occurredContinue reading “Should the Chanukah Candles Be On A Birthday Cake?”
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Genesis’ Ultimate Technicolor Ten Commandments’ Portion: Vayeshev
The Torah Portion Vayeshev overflows with Ten Commandments’ moments. Even Vayeshev’s last sentence echos a moment of Decalogue drama and reflection. The last line is literary genius. Short of the Commandments handed down at Mt. Sinai, Yayehev’s tales of Joseph and others touch on an abundance of Decalogue topics. Nine out of the TenContinue reading “Genesis’ Ultimate Technicolor Ten Commandments’ Portion: Vayeshev”
A Feel So Good Moment
In three decades of advocating health care to clients, my father presented me with my most unique challenge. In his mid-80s and ravaged by Alzheimers, his severely arthritic hip jeopardized both his functionality and well-being. His fragile mental state appeared to make a hip replacement surgery impossible. Exposure to anesthesia made the procedure too risky.Continue reading “A Feel So Good Moment”
Of Moses & Mangione
The UnitedHealthcare CEO’s assassination tale bares similarity to Moses’ murder of the Egyptian Taskmaster. Laying in wait was the modus operandi for both. In the Moses’ case, it was an unnamed Hebrew Slave’s rebuke of Moses that saved Western Civilization. Mr. Lugi Mangione is the alleged CEO assassin. His background has much in common withContinue reading “Of Moses & Mangione”
Idol Reflections: Vayishlach’s Ten Commandments’ Moment
The Torah Portion analysis should never be done in isolation. The Portion Vayishlach connect intimately with both past and future Torah Portions. Merging the texts unleashes deep context which includes a Ten Commandments’ moment. Vayishlach’s Decalogue moment happens at a time of crisis. Jacob’s sons Simeon and Levi’s committed horrendous acts, the Jacob must respond.Continue reading “Idol Reflections: Vayishlach’s Ten Commandments’ Moment”
Delay, Deny, Defend? The Uncomfortable Truth
“Delay, deny & defend.” Was the motive behind the UnitedHealthcare’s CEO’s assassination the Health Insurance Industry’s policies of delay, deny and defend? It appears likely that the murder’s motive was the perceived belief of Insurance Industry misdeeds. While this act of vigilantism should not be a “feel so good” moment., the assassin is now bothContinue reading “Delay, Deny, Defend? The Uncomfortable Truth”
Going (Polemically) Postal In November
” An error occurred while generating the image. Please, try again! This request has been flagged by OpenAI moderation system. Please try to rephrase your post.” Jetpack Image Generator In November, the Jetpak AI Image Generator Users got an early holiday gift. The updated program provides image style selections. Pictures can now be styled withContinue reading “Going (Polemically) Postal In November”
The Introduction: Vayetze’s Ten Commandments’ Moment
Like the Pine Trees lining the road, I’ve got a name, I’ve got a name Jim Croce What’s in an introduction? The Torah Portion Vayetze culminates the Deity’s introduction and covenanting with the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac & Jacob. These past introductions reveal the Decalogue’s introduction as barrier breaking. The third and final Patriarchal introduction reportedContinue reading “The Introduction: Vayetze’s Ten Commandments’ Moment”
Location, Location, Location! Toldot
In Lech Lecha, God famously instructs Abraham to go to the Promised Land. In the Torah Portion Toldot, God advises Isaac, Abraham’s son, not to leave that very land. Genesis 12:1,26:2-3. What is the fixation over this parcel? Sans Hebrew Bible, extra-biblical sources support the Promised Land’s uniqueness. Geography and history shows Canaan’s incubation effect.Continue reading “Location, Location, Location! Toldot”
Remembering & Forgetting: Thanksgiving
“That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks” George Washington It is only fitting that that Thanksgiving follows Presidential Elections. President Washington was keenly aware of the need for a time for the nation to unite. Many struggle the concept of getting together after engaging in almost aContinue reading “Remembering & Forgetting: Thanksgiving”
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