we all make mistakes in judgment. two baffling tales and auctions may both offer you insight into the problem. it may get some clue to improve your judgment and decision making. two “emotionally” charged tales are our starting point. abraham’s son isaac is approaching death’s door. genesis 27. he summons his first born son, esau,Continue reading “Why You Always Don’t Exercise Your Best Judgment; Isaac, Jacob & Auctions: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Cancellation Chicken, The Ye and The We: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
recently, some los angeles city council members were rocked with accusations of hatred which were secretly recorded and released to the public. the racism was to the point were protestors went to the council president’s home to express their dissatisfaction. she eventually resigned in disgrace. at the same time, entertainer and entrepreneur mr. kanye wentContinue reading “Cancellation Chicken, The Ye and The We: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Are Beginnings & Endings The Same? A Simchat Torah Tale
are beginnings and endings are really the same? can emotions provide the answer? the simchat torah holiday celebrates the ending and the beginning of the annual reading the torah. the physical torah scroll, not its words, perhaps answers some of our inquiry. the scroll or parchment made of animal skin is connected to two woodenContinue reading “Are Beginnings & Endings The Same? A Simchat Torah Tale”
“Man’s Search For Meaning” Began With Honoring His Parents: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in the 1992 preface for “man’s search for meaning,” the best selling author and psychiatrist, dr. viktor e. frankl, tells a story. he grew up in pre-world war ii austria. in the preface, he took to answer the question as to “why he did not try to escape and thereby avoid nazi oppression?” he explainedContinue reading ““Man’s Search For Meaning” Began With Honoring His Parents: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Who Needs Doublets When There Are Triplicates: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the torah studied as literature risks the danger of missing the big picture. noah’s story is proof. a prestigious college’s lecture on noah, which i took in, focused on the argument that torah contains two flood stories. this ties in with the greater theory of that there are multiple authors of the torah. while thereContinue reading “Who Needs Doublets When There Are Triplicates: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Celebration Of Scholarship: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
have you ever experienced greatness? it could be a slice of apple pie. it could be an athlete stepping up to perform in an extraordinary fashion. it could be a musician performing in a concert hall. it could be viewing a master’s painting or sculpture. sometimes, it can be a lecture from a renown scholar.Continue reading “A Celebration Of Scholarship: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
What Is The “Main Message” of the Ten Commandments?
the ten commandments’ main message is a matter of context. “who” and “when” matters. “who were the people who received the ten commandments?” and “when were the ten commandments received?” the ten commandments were provided to a diverse group of people. three types of people were arguably present. the descendants of jacob consisted of twoContinue reading “What Is The “Main Message” of the Ten Commandments?”
“Toxic Entitlement” Old Testament Style
the book of jonah is read on yom kippur, the day of atonement, in the afternoon service. the story is of irony. jonah, the prophet’s “toxic” mentality serves as a wrecking ball for morality. essentially, jonah dislikes his job as a prophet. upon receiving an assignment to go to niniveh and warn them of theContinue reading ““Toxic Entitlement” Old Testament Style”
Of Anthony Bourdain, Star Trek & God
one of my brother’s friends passed away. they were having a celebration of life party at the restaurant down the block. the friend’s step mother insisted i come. she said, the actress from star trek would be there. she was not more specific. who could it be? nichelle nichols, uhuru from the original series? iContinue reading “Of Anthony Bourdain, Star Trek & God”
Will The Trains Run On Sabbath? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
is there a cost to having a jewish state? is it the cost of celebrating the sabbath? in israel, a transportation minister, in the gush dan area, had declared that the trains will run on the sabbath in the year 2023. timesofisrael the debate is somewhat interesting. secular jews decry that they are coerced byContinue reading “Will The Trains Run On Sabbath? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 