the passover meal aka seder has a moment in which a piece of matzah is hidden. this piece is called the afikomen. traditionally, the service’s leader hides the afikomen and the children present search for it. as the service cannot conclude with the eating of this special matzah, the wise child holds it for ransomContinue reading “Afikomen Found on Mt. Ebal? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Honoring One’s Father By Singing The Most Emotionally Painful Song: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
before he was born, his father wrote a song about his child to be. the song is considered one of the greatest singer-songwriter songs of all-time. the father-son relationship, unfortunately, did not last long. a few years later, his father tragically died in a plane accident. the father, the great mr. jim croce, the son,Continue reading “Honoring One’s Father By Singing The Most Emotionally Painful Song: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Super Star Loses Award And Its OK: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
You shall commit no injustice in judgment; you shall not favor a poor person or respect a great man; you shall judge your fellow with righteousness. leviticus 19:15 a superstar actor just lost an award. the governing body rescinded it. no, this is not about will smith. no, this is not “click bait.” thisContinue reading “Super Star Loses Award And Its OK: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Disney’s PR Problem: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a large segment of the population fails to think things out in entirety, disney leadership included. disney leadership taken great measures to destroy their company by attacking florida legislation concerning early education and parent’s rights. disney, as well as others, fail to understand that they are not on a yellow brick road to meet theContinue reading “Disney’s PR Problem: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Genius Moment When I Learned To Read Upside Down: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in 11th grade, high school students reported for college or career planning with the school’s guidance counselor. it was my turn. my first visit to this office ever. my school hijinks, fortunately, never got to disciplinary level. the meeting started. on his desk was my “cume” file. the formal term for it is “cumulative file.”Continue reading “The Genius Moment When I Learned To Read Upside Down: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Why Everyone Should Love Chris: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
And he went ahead of them and prostrated himself to the ground seven times, until he came close to his brother. And Esau ran toward him and embraced him, and he fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept. genesis 33:3-4 the bible addressed ugly confrontations, such as mr. will smith’s slapping presenterContinue reading “Why Everyone Should Love Chris: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Morality Play Breaks Out At The Oscars: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
mr. will smith’s striking presenter mr. chris rock will be the subject of many discussions. the discussion can be about violence, the discussion can be about bullying, the discussion can be about open marriage and adultery, and the discussion can be about intellectual property rights. yes. intellectual property rights. prior to the academy awards, mr.Continue reading “A Morality Play Breaks Out At The Oscars: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
God’s Name In Man’s Image? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a potential landmark archeological find has recently been announced. timesofisrael.com if this discovery stands up to scrutiny, this discovery rivals the dead sea scrolls. the reason is that the it re-sets the time and place at which things existed in israel. the find , a curse tablet, establishes when israelites occupied israel. it establishes thatContinue reading “God’s Name In Man’s Image? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
An Amazing Forkless Life? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
When you come to a fork in the road, take it. yogi berra most lives present with forks in the road. aspirations, educational choices, and vocational goals don’t always transpire as initially conceived. “how did i get here?” made famous in the song “once in a lifetime” rings true when we awaken and look atContinue reading “An Amazing Forkless Life? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A King’s Song About Adultery? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
it was a song destined to be sung by a king. not king david, however. rather, a modern day king of sorts took the stage to perform it. this modern psalm penned by songwriter mark james and recorded by rock n’ rock royalty topped the charts. music king elvis presley made the song “suspicious minds”Continue reading “A King’s Song About Adultery? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 