ecclesiastes’ eternal poem is known many. the 1960s hit song “turn! turn! turn!” from the byrds fashioned then ancient words into a brilliant pop song. the poem’s text is “everything has an appointed season, and there is a time for every matter under the heaven. a time to give birth and a time to die;Continue reading “The Turn From Shame?”
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The Apocalyptic Kerfuffle
ouch! damn you robert f kennedy, jr! just when i thought i was out of posting on covid-19, you brought me back. your little kerfuffle would appear to be the end of the world for you given the press and your liberal colleagues. the media- mainly for eyeballs- and the democratic politicians-mainly for your presidentContinue reading “The Apocalyptic Kerfuffle”
God, A Human History’s History
in terms of writing, author reza alsan’s god, a human history, is a masterpiece. the easily edible tome launders itself with facts and references. in a new york times review, ms. emma green noted that mr. aslan’s premise is that “the only way i can truly know god is by relying on the only thingContinue reading “God, A Human History’s History”
The Wilderness Redux
1984 marked the beginning of the modern exodus- operation moses. at the time, an emergency meeting at our synagogue took place. in a time long before social media, the packed room was told a secret; a window opportunity emerged to extricate and relocate ethiopia’s beta israel jews to israel. the combination of urgency, secrecy, andContinue reading “The Wilderness Redux”
Things, Words & Actions: D’varim
either we are told or we come to our senses, it is time to act. enough! life is full of game changing moments. major moves must happen. the torah captures abraham at the beginning of his grand venture. he and sarah are told to get up and go. in lech lecha, the two’s move, however,Continue reading “Things, Words & Actions: D’varim”
The Psychic Cat Meets Sun Tzu
it is wise to know in advance a fight’s outcome. when victory is uncertain, it is brave to battle. this makes to most interesting of a cat fight. meow, baby! a nordic fahrenheit 613- a torah burning-was green lit by swedish authorities and scheduled for last saturday. the psychic cat purrrfectly opined concerning the shareholdersContinue reading “The Psychic Cat Meets Sun Tzu”
Picture Play
mr. fred r. barnard, advertising executive, is credited for saying “one picture is worth a thousand words”. in some circumstances, is it actually the opposite? before written language, pictures may have served as the written word form. early cave writing was not graffiti from either the flintstones or the rubbles but rather its was picturesContinue reading “Picture Play”
The Scariest Phrase Known To Mankind?
a particular english language two word phrase scares even the biggest and baddest. no slasher movie evokes the same horror as when these words are thrown upon a person. some spend their entire lives avoiding or denying this semblance of letters. for others, these words are imposed. salty drops of reality often drip down convictedContinue reading “The Scariest Phrase Known To Mankind?”
Liberal Judaism’s Ten Commandments?
two recent events shed light as to liberal judaism’s core features. do these beliefs or positions suggest that there is a distinctive ten commandments applicable to the liberal communities? food plays a central role in judaism. the dietary rules of kosher can both shape and bond communities. outside of religious practice- services- butchers, bakers, marketsContinue reading “Liberal Judaism’s Ten Commandments?”
Magna Carta Or Matot-Massei? Who Deserves Due (Process) Credit?
the 1215 english magna carta is credited for the notion of “due process”. “due process”, per black’s law dictionary, fifth edition, is “law in its regular course of administration through courts of justice. the magna carta’s “due process” legacy extended across the pond to be embraced by the rebellious colonies which formed the united statesContinue reading “Magna Carta Or Matot-Massei? Who Deserves Due (Process) Credit?”
The Ten Commandments Project 