in the grand scheme, one commandments stands out for children. honoring one’s parents is, for good reason, the top commandment. for the “why,” one must look to another important passage in the torah. being a parent includes the responsibility to teach their children. over the course of history, parents have delegated this reponsibility to religiousContinue reading “The Most Important Commandment For Children: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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The Pandemic of the “Know Nothings” …and “Why?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the information’s financial value is evidenced from an old rothchild family tale. a rothchild, due to his need to know, made arrangements to the most up to date information with respect to the battle of waterloo. with the flow of information not as it is today, he became the first person who not only knewContinue reading “The Pandemic of the “Know Nothings” …and “Why?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Problem Was Solved Thousands of Years Ago, The Portion “Bo, ” Exodus 12:49: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
There shall be one law for the native and for the stranger who resides in your midst. exodus 12:49 the torah portion ‘bo,” which tells of the happenings right before the children of israel depart from egypt in their exodus is rich with material. the line: “there shall be one law for the native andContinue reading “The Problem Was Solved Thousands of Years Ago, The Portion “Bo, ” Exodus 12:49: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Real Truth About George Santos: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
new york congressional representative george santos sparked media outrage almost as soon as he was elected into the united states congress. there are some who would label him as a pathological liar. practically every news media erupted with a flurry of stories of his fibs. there are those urging that he be removed from congress.Continue reading “The Real Truth About George Santos: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Circle of Words From Va’Era: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the portion va’era offers proof of the torah being a living and eternal document. exodus 6:10-11, says “the lord spoke to moses, saying, “come, speak to pharaoh, the king of egypt, and he will let the children of israel out of his land. ” a similar verbiage was used in exodus of 5:1. from itsContinue reading “The Circle of Words From Va’Era: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
How To Introduce A Child To The Ten Commandments: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
as a hebrew school teacher, i often smelled fear in parents dropping off their children for sunday school. were they having flashbacks to their education? is there such thing as p.t.h.s.d., post-traumatic hebrew school disorder? as such, this post is intended to provide parents courage and insight when they introduce the ten commandments to theirContinue reading “How To Introduce A Child To The Ten Commandments: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
“Just Do It Again”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“just do it again” is a new american brand. it is not about athletic shoes but rather something more sinister. news reporting about a high profile prosecution in new york city are mind blowing. the issues raise in the prosecution include “what do you do when a criminal who is to be sentenced avows toContinue reading ““Just Do It Again”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Matter of Interpretation: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
while we all cannot devote ourselves to scholars, we need to sharpen our skills as to the means and tactics used by those offering expert opinion. after three decades of interrogating experts, i have observed many times when experts go astray. recently, i witnessed an interview of a scientist who became angry and emotional atContinue reading “A Matter of Interpretation: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Free at Last. Free at Last. Thank God Almighty, We are Free at Last? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“free at last” were the closing words of martin luther king, jr.’s landmark speech at the march on washington. life, however, is not like a book or a movie which can trail off with “and they lived happily ever after.” there is a reality to freedom that was first expressed in the torah. the torahContinue reading ” Free at Last. Free at Last. Thank God Almighty, We are Free at Last? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Jewish Gilligan’s Island? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
just sit right down and you’ll hear a tale…the tale of some shipwrecked jews? was it a gilligan’s island scenario? one of the first syndicated television show was gilligan’s island and is part of american culture. generations of kids, at a time when there was only network tv, consumed countless hours of the show alongContinue reading “The Jewish Gilligan’s Island? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”