The Origins of Ideology? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

ms. jennifer bilek, journalist, in an interview linked below, discusses the origins of ideology, narratives and agendas on a particular subject. she noted how a belief system can be generated top down by powerful and wealthy people. she asserted how these individuals can bring an ideology to the general population. she contrasted it to individualsContinue reading “The Origins of Ideology? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Shut Up, Let’s Eat: Passover 2023: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

holiday family gatherings often have moments of political fodder or social commentary. eruptions of political discourse can be as unappetizing as atomic “marror” aka bitter herbs. in the spirit of “shut up, let’s eat” philosophy of avoiding diatribes that will never result in consensus and dampen festivities, i make this post as to what topicsContinue reading “Shut Up, Let’s Eat: Passover 2023: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Nothing Happens In Isolation- A Nashville Speculation: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

in nashville, a 28-year-old returned to their elementary school and committed murderous acts. it is reported that a number of individuals who knew the 28 year old commented essentially that they were in disbelief that the individual could have done should an act. dailymail.com years ago, in one of my little read posts, i discussedContinue reading “Nothing Happens In Isolation- A Nashville Speculation: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Identity Role Play Welcome: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

this is the bread of affliction that our ancestors ate in the land of egypt. whoever is hungry, come eat with us! whoever is needy, come join our seder! this year we’re here; next year in the land of israel! this year we’re slaves; next year we will be free. haggadah recently, fictitious identity storiesContinue reading “Identity Role Play Welcome: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Thou Shalt Not Covet Your Victims: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

in houston, a horrific crime occurred. a robber, not satisfied with stealing money, picked up and slammed his victim to the concrete. the victim, a vietnamese woman sustained a severe spinal injury necessitating medical attention. a gofundme page was set up for this woman and the campaign succeeded the estimated goal. the alleged perpetrator wasContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Covet Your Victims: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Read Between The Lies: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

there is a universal understanding that you run the risk of insulting an individual when you insult their group or people. comedian dave chappell, in a recent comedy special, noted that starting a comment “the” when referring to a group of people can be a recipe for disaster. left leaning commentator ana kasparian virally tweeted:Continue reading “Read Between The Lies: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Choice Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

man’s inclinations are therefore balanced between good and evil, and he is not compelled toward either of them. he has the power of choice, and is able to choose either side, knowingly and willingly, as well as to possess whichever one he wishes. man was therefore created with a good urge (yetzer tov) and anContinue reading “Choice Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Is This Who You Are? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

in israel, judicial reform law debate has devolved into political antics seen in the united states. many left leaning american jews, against the elected israeli government, have openly opposed the governmental change. undoubtedly, they have contributed to the israeli political discord. there have been some reports that the biden adminstration is also participating in whatContinue reading “Is This Who You Are? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Choice Comments: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“everybody’s got an opportunity to make choices and decisions…there is no such thing as being in the wrong place at the wrong time.” “you’ve got to be responsible for who you’re with, and who you’re around and what you do; who you associate yourself and the situations that you put yourself in it is whatContinue reading “Choice Comments: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

You Choose: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“… everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms- to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” dr. victor e. frankl during the lockdowns, my legal practice was mostly relegated to sitting at my desk. court hearings, depositions, addressing correspondence,Continue reading “You Choose: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”