in a lecture on the book of exodus, professor richard elliott friedman notes how moses transformed from a man with communication problems to an individual, who in the book of deuteronomy, was able to become an eloquent speaker. how? transformation often comes with foundation. moses, at the time of his burning bush encounter with theContinue reading “Foundation to Transformation: Awakening Yourself: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Did This Debate Destroy The Work Ethic? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
children may wonder about these two questions: why do we have to work? and why was childbirth painful? thousands of years ago, some can claim that mythology was employed to explain these questions. the story of adam and eve and their expulsion from the garden of eden served as the explanation. humanity’s disobedience to theContinue reading “Did This Debate Destroy The Work Ethic? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Spare Us: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
if an extra-terrestrial recently descended onto planet earth, how would they view the world? if they looked at the media, they would believe that the entitled “harry” was the most important thing on the planet. they could also identify him by his image. how did this happen? journalism continues its devolution into senseless entertainment andContinue reading “Spare Us: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Mysterious Coincidence? The New Mexico Ten Commandments & Crypto-Judaism: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
there are mysteries and there are mysteries. the new mexican stone carved version of ten commandments is a matter for the sleuths. the stone is also known as the los lunas inscription. with no individual or group having made claim to its creation, there is the great unknown. who wrote this version of the decalogueContinue reading “A Mysterious Coincidence? The New Mexico Ten Commandments & Crypto-Judaism: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Unintended Success? Shemot 4:14-16: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. Thomas Jefferson the torah’s multiple themes include both family relations and nation building. brotherhood also weighs heavy as a theme. brotherhood’s disastrous inception via cain and abel created a psychic wound on the master of the universe’s creation. despite amazing adviceContinue reading “Unintended Success? Shemot 4:14-16: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thinking Without A Box: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
some people think in-the-box; some, out-of-the-box. many of the out-of the-boxers are actually constrained by the box. contrarian thoughts often are reactionary to “in-the-box” thinking. thus, is it possible to think without a box? “in-the-box” thinker can be selfish. their thoughts are trapped with an inward world view. they tend to be self-interested and incapableContinue reading “Thinking Without A Box: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Did A Science Fiction Story [Sort Of] Capture a Non-Fiction Moment? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
after reading professor yonatan adler’s book, the origins of judaism‘s conclusion concerning when wide-spread torah based judaism began, i was reminded of the star trek original series episode the omega glory. in discussing this topic, dr. alder identifies the period of the jewish-greek rebellion as the point at which wide-spread judaism observance occurred. the rebellion’sContinue reading “Did A Science Fiction Story [Sort Of] Capture a Non-Fiction Moment? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
How Was The Kosher Phone Reception On Mt. Sinai? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
did moses have kosher cell phone with g-1 service on mt. sinai? the term “kosher” has moved beyond the mere description of judaism’s dietary laws. languages, i.e. english, have embraced the term. as with the marketing campaign slogan for hebrew national “we answer to a higher authority” the term “kosher” has value. with “kosher” asContinue reading “How Was The Kosher Phone Reception On Mt. Sinai? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Greatest Advice To A Prince (And To Everyone): A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the english royal family has become embroiled in controversy. the family is essentially individuals was constitute a family of perpetual celebrities for their country. they are intended to be a source of the country’s pride as well as good will ambassadors. in some part, they sadly have devolved into a real life soap opera. kingContinue reading “The Greatest Advice To A Prince (And To Everyone): A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
On His Deathbed, Did He Honor His Father’s Greatness? Torah Portion Veyechi, Genesis 47-48: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
torah interpretation requires one’s head and mind to be on a swivel. the past and the future can be a means of interpreting the present. while interpretation can take all forms and look at the mere present to find meaning, there are greater connections to be found. thus, israel’s death bed scene may answer pastContinue reading “On His Deathbed, Did He Honor His Father’s Greatness? Torah Portion Veyechi, Genesis 47-48: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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