with my mother being a hebrew school teacher, bible story books were a household fixture. with her sometimes working as a substitute, our bookshelf was filled with text books for all ages and grades. most repeated the same stories with varying levels of english and artwork. my entertainment time often was spent eitehr watching tvContinue reading “Vayishlach’s Ten Commandments’ Moment”
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Toldot’s Ten Commandments’ Moment
the ten commandments didn’t drop down from mt. sinai as a totally unique set of laws. other ancient societies possessed value systems. the torah portion toldot offers a moment of shared societal values. toldot also sheds light on two puzzling passages in genesis. prior to the portion toldot, abraham and sarah-while in egypt- represented themselvesContinue reading “Toldot’s Ten Commandments’ Moment”
GMA, Good Morning Adultery? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in modern society, are there laws concerning adultery? further, is adultery addressed by modern government? i offer the following hypothesis, while the government outwardly does not concern itself with adultery, it is actually heavily involved and injects itself and its force within it. recently, two high profile infidelity incidents- one with the boston celtics professionalContinue reading “GMA, Good Morning Adultery? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Stories That Shaped The Ten Commandments, Part #4: Genesis 39:6-20: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
joseph’s stories are perhaps the most memorable with respect to the ten commandments. the story of joseph and potiphar’s wife evidences that the “actual” children of israel, as opposed to the “children of israel” who were at mt. sinai, were conscious of some of the commandments prior to their issuance. in other words, the tenContinue reading “The Stories That Shaped The Ten Commandments, Part #4: Genesis 39:6-20: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
When Commandments Collide: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
if i were a rich man tevye the news headlines are abound involving accusation of adultery involving two of the wealthiest individuals on the planet. with the accusations, there have also been denials. who is telling the truth? does it matter? the wall street journal reports that mr. elon musk has an affair with mr.Continue reading “When Commandments Collide: 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”
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”
“Blurred Lines” Is Now More Than A Song: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
robin thicke’s song “blurred lines” became a super hit in part due to its sexy music video featuring beautiful models almost naked. it has over 784 million views. an unrated version of the music video was also produced. this as well was highly popular with 75 million views. these two videos illustrate the problematic ofContinue reading ““Blurred Lines” Is Now More Than A Song: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Sometimes “The Office” is Not a Comedy: A Ten Commandments’ Story
” that’s the stupidest ***** idea I’ve ever heard’ bill gates adultery is supposedly a spousal matter. infidelity, however, plays itself into the world. family, friends, associates and co-workers become unwilling participants and conspirators in the adulterous act. allegations of bill gates’ infidelity illustrate these uncomfortable dynamics. the dailymail reports he allegedly pursued sexual affairsContinue reading “Sometimes “The Office” is Not a Comedy: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
And the Lord Said, “Thou Shall Not Wear Large Designer Logos?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale
while designer brand logos raise issues concerning idolatry, they also may raise issues concerning adultery. a recent scientific study indicates that large designed logos may indicate promiscuity. according to a recent study, men who were “large logo shirts would be more interested in brief sexual affairs and less interested in long-term, committed romantic relationships, comparedContinue reading “And the Lord Said, “Thou Shall Not Wear Large Designer Logos?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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