How can we judge societies? Are there principles applied to do so? Does the Hebrew Bible offer a methodology? The Hebrew Bible, in fact, yielded at least two philosophies for judge both nations, their leaders and inhabitants. The Hebrew Bible’s significance on this topic is its extensive period of observation. The Bible’s writings address theContinue reading “Principles vs. Societal Pursuits”
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A Valued Added Read: Ki Tisa
Western Civilization struggles with matters of wealth disparity and individual self-worth. The Torah Portion Ki Tisa tackled both topics in the most unusual of ways; a construction and maintenance project- the Tabernacle. In this instance, a Torah Commandment, rather than a pronouncement, shaped public opinion. Ki Tisa In Ki Tisa, specific individuals were mandated toContinue reading “A Valued Added Read: Ki Tisa”
The Ten Commandments Project 