Is Biology Triggering? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

this post’s picture is of a mother and father goose with raising their goslings. is this triggering? does this biological reality offend? should pictures like this be prohibited from display at schools? there are enigmas attached to political correctness and the concept of triggering, sometimes, there are bigger pictures involved. mother’s and father’s day haveContinue reading “Is Biology Triggering? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Being of Service: Behar-Bechukotai: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“you’re gonna have to serve somebody” bob dylan bob dylan’s gospel classic “gotta serve somebody” craftily lists a variety of individuals-some with power and prestige- with the reminder that there is a higher power that must be reckoned with. the song, composed during dylan’s christianity phase, presents the choice of service to either the devilContinue reading “Being of Service: Behar-Bechukotai: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

PETA’s Unethical Treatment of the Bible: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

ancient words have meaning; ancient words from the master of the universe- even more. bearing this in mind, the people for the ethical treatment of animals (peta), according to a foxnews report, have created their own self-serving artificial intelligence crafted vegan version of the bible. equally disturbing is the foxnews reporting which presents as journalisticContinue reading “PETA’s Unethical Treatment of the Bible: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Whack-A-Mole Journey, The 800th Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

over a decade ago, when i started my professional website blog, consultants and i addressed seo [search engine optimization] as well as the competition to achieve success. over time, the collaborative effort- not without arguments and multiple changes- obtained both national recognition impressive numbers. one satisfying moment came recently when a fellow attorney thanked meContinue reading “The Whack-A-Mole Journey, The 800th Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

He Thought Cinco De Mayo Was His Birthday: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

cinco de mayo commemorates mexico’s victory in the battle of puebla against the french in 1862. in california, the mexican holiday is celebrated much like st. patrick’s day. a large segment of population are moved to consume both ethnic fare and beverage. years ago, it has been told that, on the 5th of may, aContinue reading “He Thought Cinco De Mayo Was His Birthday: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Controversy Starter, The Torah Portion Emor: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

the torah portion emor pronounces “one law shall be exacted for you, convert and resident alike.” leviticus 24:22. this expression alone- if it was the torah’s only statement- would be sufficient to appreciate the scripture’s long standing impact upon the world. the united states constitution’s 14th amendment echoes the divine words when its provides “norContinue reading “Controversy Starter, The Torah Portion Emor: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A Song Fit For A King: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

if a poll was conducted, jewish children and many congregants would mostly likely select the singing of the poem “adon olam” as their favorite part religious services. while the song is beautiful, the sheer fact that this liturgy- praising the master of the universe-signifies the service’s conclusion makes it the winner. as such, congregants, withContinue reading “A Song Fit For A King: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Facts Versus Faith? A Critique of “Why Faith Matters”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

consumerism drives individuals to seek larger and more profitable markets. both compromise and sacrifice come with this philosophy. for example, “kosher” delis led to the advent of the “kosher style” establishments. with the change, traditional corn beef and pastrami sandwiches-unchained by kashrut laws and costly supervision- could be offered both at lower prices and withContinue reading “Facts Versus Faith? A Critique of “Why Faith Matters”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Kushner’s Passing Thought: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

harold kushner, “when bad things happen to good people” author, just passed at the age of 88. personally, no irony was lost over this fact as i have been working on a criticism rabbi kushner’s book “overcoming life’s disappointments-learning from moses how to cope with frustration.” all things moses are of course a relevant blogContinue reading “Kushner’s Passing Thought: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Knowing Better? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

a young person who works for one of my vendors told me of her side business. as she marketed it on a social media platform, i told her i’d sign up and follow her. while i joined popular site. as a troglodyte, i did nothing else. surprisingly, i became flooded with notifications that people haveContinue reading “Knowing Better? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”