While teaching their respective university classes, two renowned Hebrew Bible Scholars exposed themselves as to their humble beginnings. At Yale Divinity School, Professor and Author Joel Baden, when lecturing on the Book of Genesis’ dual flood narratives, broke out into a fine rendition of “Noah, he built em, he built em, an arky arky…” AtContinue reading “In The Beginning, There Was Hebrew School”
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Going Post In July- Plus, AI Assistant Humiliation
And you may ask yourself, “Well, how did I get here?” Talking Heads Personally, self-reflection is a cringe-fest. Exploring the uncomfortable is often the only pathway towards improvement. The greatest learning comes the losses and not the victories. Measuring oneself against others can be self-reflection. Likewise, one’s dreams and expectations can serve as weights onContinue reading “Going Post In July- Plus, AI Assistant Humiliation”
Superman & The Ten Commandments
Truth, Justice & The American Way Mottos can brilliantly reduce complex matters into a simple phrase. With just a few words, a great motto captures the essence of a person, a place, or a thing. Mottos are ubiquitous. Around Los Angeles, “to Protect and to Serve” is emblazoned upon police vehicles. Once upon a timeContinue reading “Superman & The Ten Commandments”
The Power of the Word- Matot’s Ten Commandments’ Moment
You think that I don’t even mean a single word I say, it’s only words and words are all I have Bee Gees Words are not equal. In the world of scripture, it is even possible to assert the word “equal” is not equal to itself! In antiquity, perhaps due to the combination literacy rate,Continue reading “The Power of the Word- Matot’s Ten Commandments’ Moment”
A Prophet’s Revealing Ten Commandments’ Moment
Unlike other prophetic books Jeremiah’s richly addresses the Ten Commandments. Understanding both the book’s content as well as the Prophet’s background allows one to appreciate Jeremiah’s significance. Upon review, it is easy to see that the Prophet is one of the most compelling post-Torah scriptural figures. While Jeremiah’s writings are outside of the Pentateuch, thereContinue reading “A Prophet’s Revealing Ten Commandments’ Moment”
Moments
The Torah Portion Pinchas is a study of the moment. With moments, we might wax poetically. After all, moments are the moments in which something special happens. This something special happens in time. Thus, it is a moment. We, however, does not have to engage in such frivolity to make a point. Rather, the eventsContinue reading “Moments”
Discernment: Tackling The AI World To Come
Since discovering the AI functions in the WordPress Jetpack, I have embraced the Application. In doing so, I have spent some quality time with AI Feedback, AI Title Creation, and AI Image Creation. This immersion has allowed me to form an impression as to the likely role of Humans will have in the future. InitialContinue reading “Discernment: Tackling The AI World To Come”
Of Bronny James
The Bronny James’ story is bigger than Bronny James. The Bronny James’ story tackles two human realities- the truth and the ability to influence. The “truth” is a human core value. The truth promotes survival, intellect, and prosperity. The “ability to influence” speaks to the capacity for one to impact others. Influencing amounts to theContinue reading “Of Bronny James”
Changing Narratives: Balak
Due to the attempted assassination of Presidential Candidate Donald Trump, I thought it would be fruitless exercise to finish and post anything this weekend. An act of political violence which left one spectator killed and two others were seriously wounded certainly consumes a country’s psyche. With this event, the talking heads abound have come forwardContinue reading “Changing Narratives: Balak”
Psalm 23a
What does it take write an epic song? Historically, the Hebrew Bible contains many historically enduring compositions. Psalm 23 is perhaps the most well-known. The famous opening line is “The Lord is my shepherd.” The Psalm, traditionally recited at funerals and memorial services, connects with people in that moment of reflection and grief. No ironyContinue reading “Psalm 23a”
The Ten Commandments Project 