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”
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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”
Awaken The Great Grades Within You: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
for those getting back to school, and parents, i wish to share a concept that guaranteed to make you a better test taker. this concept took me to graduating in the top ten percent of my law school class. on the road there, in a number of classes, i tested with the highest grade andContinue reading “Awaken The Great Grades Within You: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Indulgences Will Get You Nowhere? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
We think people deserve a second chance jimmy haslam the catholic church, in some remote time, practiced indulgences. essentially allowed, sinners could buy off forgiveness by making a church contribution. is this is the tale of a modern day indulgence? recently, mr. jimmy halam and his wife mrs. dee haslam, in an opportunity to improveContinue reading “Indulgences Will Get You Nowhere? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Celebrating 600 Posts With A Blog Tip: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
prior to the tip, a word of inspiration. i was watching the video of a successful youtuber. he told the story of when he first started. he had generated a lot of content and drawn little interest. he noted that he finally had a break out video. the break out video took his channel toContinue reading “Celebrating 600 Posts With A Blog Tip: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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