Journalistic Slant

jta journalist ron kampeas in a june 13, 2023 article cited an anonymous biden administration source. jta.org under the cover of darkness, this source disparaged israeli diaspora minister amichai chikli. according to the article, this so-called “senior” biden administration official did so along with a “so-called” chorus of americans. journalist ron kampeas “quoted” the administrativeContinue reading “Journalistic Slant”

Accountability Nonsense

the biden administration recently condemned an internet influencer. the individual was recorded taking their top off at a white house pride month celebration. nypost.com was this condemnation is complete and total malarkey? mr. biden, to advance his political agenda, has made his white house accessible to the lgbtq+ community. to accomplish this, he opened theContinue reading “Accountability Nonsense”

Thou Shalt Know Your Characters

human nature is tricky. human’s capacity to defy common sense has led some to posit whether adam and eve’s consumption of the forbidden fruit in the garden of eden was a total set up; a perfect metaphor showing that humans can be illogical and immoral. this dark side of human nature is both ever presentContinue reading “Thou Shalt Know Your Characters”

The Most Important Word; Shlach

one word in the english language terrifies most individuals- accountability. acceptance of failure, fret over more labor to be done, and the feeling of being trapped are among the emotions that cause us to wake up in a pool of sweat. these emotions come with accountability. the shlach torah portion takes us to an existentialContinue reading “The Most Important Word; Shlach”

Yuval Noah Harari vs. God

yuval noah harari’s book sapiens outlines the course of human history. humans, unlike other animals, succeeded in dominating the world due their unique social abilities. while other primates-apes or chimpanzees- are able to form groups, perhaps up to fifty, humans have been able to organize in large numbers. human’s ability to both communicate and interactContinue reading “Yuval Noah Harari vs. God”

Guilt In Decision Making

should guilt be employed to make decisions and policy? in the article, what causes guilt and how to overcome it, psychologist dr. mark winwood noted that guilt is something that is normal. guilt can occur when we do not meet our expectations. guilt occurs when we failed to achieve obligations in either a positive orContinue reading “Guilt In Decision Making”

Love High Neighbor?

in los angeles, being overcome by toxic marijuana fumes at one’s home or business is commonplace. oblivious product consumers often contaminate a significant area which can envelop the elderly, the infirmed and children. occasionally, my offices get the stink so bad from the air conditioning unit that we have to turn it off until theContinue reading “Love High Neighbor?”

Someone Else’s Ten Commandments: Bertrand Russell

when you start diving into the ten commandments as a content topic, you quickly realize that the concept is frequently copied; enzymology, structural equation modeling and motivating language learners all have commandments delivered from a firey mountain top by a dynamic individual. the famous philosopher, bertrand russell, also took on the challenge and employed theContinue reading “Someone Else’s Ten Commandments: Bertrand Russell”

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald, It’s Not “Only” Merchandise

recently, a story reported that lululemon fired two store employees for confronting thieves who stole about $7,000.00 worth of merchandise. lululemon’s ceo mr. calvin mcdonald, in an interview, indicated that he puts the safety of the team and guests ahead of the merchandise. dailymail.com he indicated that “it’s only merchandise”. is mr. mcdonald’s statement “it’sContinue reading “Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald, It’s Not “Only” Merchandise”

Does Age Matter? Parshat Behaalotecha

according to the national institute of health, “the brain finishes developing and maturing in the mid-to-late 20s. the part of the brain behind the forehead, called the prefrontal cortex, is one of the last parts to mature. this area is responsible for skills like planning, prioritizing, and making good decisions.” in the torah, ages haveContinue reading “Does Age Matter? Parshat Behaalotecha”