my generation is in part responsible for moving society towards a life “without consequences.” the underlying concept is that people are free can do whatever they please with no repercussions. legalization and decriminalization of marijuana was on of the efforts. my generation needed their guilt free and consequence free marijuana. part of my generation apparentlyContinue reading “A Life Without Consequences: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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When Others Are “Quiet Quitting,” It Is Time For You To Get Ahead: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Six days may you work and perform all your labor, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord, your God; you shall perform no labor, neither you, your son, your daughter, your manservant, your maidservant, your beast, nor your stranger who is in your cities. For [in] six days the Lord made theContinue reading “When Others Are “Quiet Quitting,” It Is Time For You To Get Ahead: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Can A Bagel Have Four Corners? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
whoever needs come and eat B Taanit 20b the jta reports on a missouri bagel shop which had a talmudic inspired policy to assist those in need. jta.org goldie’s bagels, in columbia missouri, instituted a policy in which anyone who cannot afford a bagel and a coffee is still welcome in the store. a special tabContinue reading “Can A Bagel Have Four Corners? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in modern times, the word “justice” has been replaced with the word “social justice.” are they the same? upon my frequent visits to my former law school, “social justice” is often referenced in speeches concerning the school’s goals and aspirations. “justice” for justice’s sake, is never mentioned. this week’s torah portion, shoftim, offers historic pronouncementsContinue reading “A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Segundo Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“There are stars whose radiance is visible on Earth though they have long been extinct. There are people whose brilliance continues to light the world even though they are no longer among the living. These lights are particularly bright when the night is dark. They light the way for humankind.” hannah senesh for most, theContinue reading “Segundo Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Motor Vehicles Are Not Instruments of Justice [or Psychotherapy] : A Ten Commandments’ Tale
over the past few weeks, there have been motor vehicle fatalities arising out of “toxic entitlement.” bad mental health days and getting behind the wheel has taken the lives. recently, a motor vehicle was used as an instrument to exact justice and perhaps as an instrument to provide some mental health care. it is reportedContinue reading “Motor Vehicles Are Not Instruments of Justice [or Psychotherapy] : A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Haters Gotta Hate: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
You shall love the stranger, for you were strangers deuteronomy 10:19 hatred is a universal concept. an incident at a california taco bell makes this point. a form of south asian hatred was on display. taco bell is a fast food chain that has long been popular for those who do not eat meat. thoseContinue reading “Haters Gotta Hate: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Woke-nochio: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
at my old job, we had a sick joke. our tyrannical office manager had cosmetic procedures done on her face. we surmised that before having the operations, she went to both a psychologist and a plastic surgeon. she got quotes for fixing her personality and her fixing her face. with the cost of fixing herContinue reading “Woke-nochio: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Honoring One’s Teacher: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
one of america’s greatest success story is that of a milk shake machine salesperson. he was someone who did not look down when he was doing his work. rather, he looked up. he looked up for business opportunities. on one of his routes, he noticed a particular restaurant was buying a a lot of hisContinue reading “Honoring One’s Teacher: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Segundo Understanding: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“man does not live on bread alone” is a puzzling torah verse. “and he afflicted you and let you go hungry, and then fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your forefathers know, so that he would make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but rather by,Continue reading “A Segundo Understanding: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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