You take the good, you take the bad,you take them both The Facts of Life Song, Lyrics by Alan Thicke, Gloria Loring and Al Burton source: lyricsondemand.com the torah- as a role model source- is problematic. most revered figures have serious flaws; moses murdered a task master and jacob, in stealing brother’s birthright, deceived hisContinue reading “The Ultimate Role Model? Eikev”
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The Failure [and Success] of Post [Actual] Modern Medicine, Exhibit 4
doctors in israel may have successfully made a young child’s life much happier. the doctors detected, while the baby was in utero, that her ovaries were twisted. this serious condition placed the soon to be born child at risk of both infertility and hormonal problems. at hadassah hospital, innovative doctors- in a first of itsContinue reading “The Failure [and Success] of Post [Actual] Modern Medicine, Exhibit 4”
Jordan Peterson, Kanye West, Elon Musk & The Whale
the multi-verse of interpretation confounds many. while well thought out people can believe they are doing the right thing while other well thought out people view the situation in a much different way. a series of recent events enlightens this proposition. jordan peterson’s interview with comedian bill maher concerning the bible is making its rounds.Continue reading “Jordan Peterson, Kanye West, Elon Musk & The Whale”
Does Language Matter?
do words influence the world? author george orwell’s most unkosher book-animal farm- left my psyche indelibly scarred. the truism that “all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”, remains unforgotten more than forty five years later after it was etched into my eyes. this imperfect world vision gave me the skepticalContinue reading “Does Language Matter?”
Is This Why Children Are Failing?
countless anecdotes have run through my ears. while not scientifically significant, the unanimity of these are enough to shock the conscience of any respecting social scientist. the conclusion: todays, young adults are children. they are incapable of entering the workforce in any meaningful capacity. job descriptions, in their minds, provide that attendance is voluntary. further,Continue reading “Is This Why Children Are Failing?”
Thoughts on History & Memory
winston churchill said that “those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” to this, one must ask “what is history?” author yosef hayim yerushalmi’s zahhor, jewish history & jewish memory tackles the challenges to history writing. given history’s value, the writings must be instructive. contemporary jewish history is also viewed withinContinue reading “Thoughts on History & Memory”
The Ten Commandments’ Significance To Americans
we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness declaration of independence the declaration of independence’s powerful line does not happen without mt. sinai and the ten commandments. the united states-Continue reading “The Ten Commandments’ Significance To Americans”
The Ten Commandments’ Significance For Jews
the ten commandments’ significance for jews is complex. while they are a centerpiece within the torah, they are among a total of six hundred and thirteen commandments. exploring commandments outside of the ten illuminates the ten’s importance. “decalogue” is the greek word used to describe the ten commandments. beyond the ten commandments, scholars also recognizeContinue reading “The Ten Commandments’ Significance For Jews”
Why Today’s Leaders Fail: Va’etchanan
elected politicians mostly dictate to their populace. ideological driven politicians take their time in office to engage in radical totalitarianism. with either of these “do it because i said so” is often heard. in the most shocking moment, one politician admitted “congress “[has] to pass the bill so you can find out what’s in it.”Continue reading “Why Today’s Leaders Fail: Va’etchanan”
He Honored His Father
perhaps i had a premonition. two weeks ago, i popped a tony bennett duet album into my car’s cd player. it was a moment to share the soothing, cool and in control master crooner’s voice with my wife. articles had already reporting on his failing health. i wanted to taste him before it would beContinue reading “He Honored His Father”
The Ten Commandments Project 