a massive earthquake in turkey and syria killed thousands. with that, there are news reports of the international humanitarian response to save lives. within these resports, a timesofisrael.com headline, was attention getting- “head of tiny jewish community in turkey’s antakya feared dead; torah scrolls saved.” the story talks of death, signficant damage to the localContinue reading “A Strange Headline? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Modern Exoduses: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
as the torah portions for this year progress from the exodus to the wilderness, i am reminded of an encounter in the early 1980s. i was introduced and honored to meet an unknown hero at the time. he was an accountant or bookkeeper and he was in los angeles with his two younger brothers. heContinue reading “Modern Exoduses: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Terms of Service As A New Religion? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
some modern visionaries advocate that the repository of human experience, science and data though high technology, can essentially become one’s way of living. one can direct their actions by allowing this wealth of knowledge and algorithms to plot out their life decisions. “what food to eat?” “what movie to watch?” or “what books to read?”Continue reading “Terms of Service As A New Religion? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Alex, I’ll Take Ten Commandments for $500, The Answer is “Rainbows, Circumcisions, & The Sabbath” A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the answer is “what are signs of a covenant.” in the torah, with the story of noah and the flood, the master of the universe evoked the “rainbow” as a sign of the covenant between the master of the universe and the creator of the universe. genesis 9:13-16″ my rainbow I have placed in theContinue reading “Alex, I’ll Take Ten Commandments for $500, The Answer is “Rainbows, Circumcisions, & The Sabbath” A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Psychic Cat Scores Another Victory For Truth: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
it did not take very long for the psychic cat declare victory on the post, the pandemic of the know nothings. we must first tread upon “hot button” issues. there are many emotionally charge “hot button” matters. the psychic cat contends that many of them involve financial gain for players involved with the controversy. thisContinue reading “The Psychic Cat Scores Another Victory For Truth: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Do Liberals Lack Self Awareness? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
not too long ago, a conservative majority on the us supreme court majority, overturned roe vs. wade. liberals, who clung to roe as conservatives cling to their firearms, trumpeted for judicial reform. stacking the court with additional justices was suggested. they needed to somehow weaken a conservative court so that they could prevail. flash forwardContinue reading “Do Liberals Lack Self Awareness? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Being in The Dark During Life Changing Events, The Portion Beshalach: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
for many, life changing events happen and they involve a wait. in the torah portion beshalach, the children of israel, having left egypt, are camped out by the red sea. the egyptian military sent to capture them have set up camp nearby as well. in that moment, a whole night would pass before the famousContinue reading “Being in The Dark During Life Changing Events, The Portion Beshalach: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Of Justice & The Injustice of Social Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my law school alma mater events religiously has school officials and dignitaries preaching the commitment to social justice. mere justice, however, is never mentioned. those within the united states’ legal system are attempting to overreach their role in society. laws and legal systems are meant to administer justice. rather, they have taken the position thatContinue reading “Of Justice & The Injustice of Social Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Masterpiece: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
sometimes words are only appreciated with first-hand experience. painting started as a reverse psychology attempt to get my daughter to generate her portfolio for art school. my intent was to motivate her to prove that she could certainly be a better artist than her misguided father. it was her senior year in high school andContinue reading “The Masterpiece: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
From Moses to Moses to Moses? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
And there was no other prophet who arose in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, deuteronomy 34:10 while there has been no one like moses, over a thousand years passed and there emerged the great intellect of moses ben maimon. the saying “from moses to moses” was pronounced. maimonides’ contribution toContinue reading “From Moses to Moses to Moses? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 