as the torah portions for this year progress from the exodus to the wilderness, i am reminded of an encounter in the early 1980s. i was introduced and honored to meet an unknown hero at the time. he was an accountant or bookkeeper and he was in los angeles with his two younger brothers. heContinue reading “Modern Exoduses: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Yonatan Adler’s “The Origins of Judaism” In Perspective: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
professor yonatan adler’s origins of judaism posits that on or about time of the maccabean revolt and the hasmonean dynasty the practice of modern day judaism emerged among the masses. in essence, torah law became widely practiced in part due to the establishment of the new government. the origins is an excellent read. it isContinue reading “Yonatan Adler’s “The Origins of Judaism” In Perspective: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Teach A Man To Butcher: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
there is the adage “give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” what do you get when you teach a man to butcher? discrimination, as well as other factors, historically have impacted on ethnic or religious groups’ occupations. limitationsContinue reading “Teach A Man To Butcher: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Longest Exodus? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
waiting is the hardest part tom petty in 1984, across the united states, synagogue members were invited to an emergency meetings. i recall being at one. we were told of a unique opportunity to get the beta israel jews out of ethiopia and take them to israel. thus, donations were solicited and contributed to whatContinue reading “The Longest Exodus? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Oh, the Places You’ll Go: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
oh, the places you’ll go dr. seuss dr. seuss may have had individuals such as ms. pinina tamano-shata in mind when he penned these famous words. when ms. pinina tamano-shata historically took the position as israel’s minister of aliyah and integration as the first of ethiopian descent, her main focus was in part to completeContinue reading “Oh, the Places You’ll Go: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Sometimes The Man Isn’t The Clothes: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
about 35 years ago, a friend brought me to meet three ethiopians who were staying in los angeles. they were three brothers. one was a bookkeeper by trade and the two others were younger and may have been in school. the older brother is one of the most courageous persons i have met in myContinue reading “Sometimes The Man Isn’t The Clothes: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
“Exodus”: He Wrote The Song and Album
he was like no other singer. he sang of love, peace and praising the lord. he “implored his people to know their history “coming from the root of king david, through the line of solomon.” cite “he was rebelling against the circumstances in which he and so many people found themselves.” cite. he was bobContinue reading ““Exodus”: He Wrote The Song and Album”
An African People’s Contract With God: Promises Made, Promises Kept
for over a thousand years ago, an african community, the beta israel, maintained a contract. a contact with god, the torah and its ten commandments. beta israel contract with god can date back to at least 15 centuries. the beta israel community can be dated back to the destruction of the first temple. due toContinue reading “An African People’s Contract With God: Promises Made, Promises Kept”
The Ten Commandments Project 