At that time many who sought righteousness and justice went out into the wilderness… 1 Maccabees 2:29 Do societies have breaking points? Can there be immovable cries of ‘enough is enough!’? If so, are leaders involved? Do these leaders possess unique capacities and characteristics? The answers to these questions begin with the Torah Portion Vayishlach.Continue reading “Vayishlach:The Line”
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Going Postal In January: A Moment of Unhingement
At the Farmer’s Market this January, I stood looking westward. There, I witnessed the apocalyptic mushroom-like cloud hovering over the Pacific Palisades’ wildfire. The eclectic Los Angeles Market was safely located twenty miles from the disaster zone. I was one of the fortunate to not be impacted. As a result of power outages, however, IContinue reading “Going Postal In January: A Moment of Unhingement”
Why Known Facts are Hidden ?
the “looking the other way” phenomena occurs which such frequency that some individuals literally start to spin. we intentionally impair our vision for the sake of our family members, friends, political parties, and political or ideological beliefs. why? our cognition demands that we be consistent and logical. thus, when we are confronted with contrary data,Continue reading “Why Known Facts are Hidden ?”
Do School Gender Policies Violate The First Amendment? Ki Teitzei
in california, the state’s education gender controversy has erupted concerning parent’s notification rights concerning their child’s gender-related activities at school. should or shouldn’t parents be notified when their child wishes to use another name in school, use different pronouns, participate in opposite sex sports, use the opposite sex bathroom, or use the opposite sex changingContinue reading “Do School Gender Policies Violate The First Amendment? Ki Teitzei”
Class Lesson: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
politicians, school districts, school administrators, teachers and parents are incapable of understanding modern students’ mindsets. these children experienced false narratives in real time. they have been lied to and coerced and they know it. in the greater landscape, these children faced a college admissions system long broken. at one point in time, perfect grade pointContinue reading “Class Lesson: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Bad Law School? Bad Legal Advice? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a number of university of california berkeley law school students are in for a rude awakening when they embark on their legal careers. their affiliation with student groups that are hostile towards the state of israel will have a day of reckoning. the actions, viewed by some, has been labeled as anti-semitic. it is reportedContinue reading “Bad Law School? Bad Legal Advice? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Students, A Quarter Shekel For Your Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a little coin can tell you much about the world. it might teach you more about the world than what you can learn in the classroom. this is particularly important with the various ethnic studies programs are cropping up in various california school districts. these programs have been condemned for attempting to promote both anti-semitismContinue reading “Students, A Quarter Shekel For Your Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
An Un-Bearable Injustice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
california wildlife authorities have been accused of crossing the line. a death sentence has been imposed upon a homeless state icon. the state icon is being punished in part due to property damage while homeless in los angeles california are remain essentially unpunished for causing significant property damage and structure fires. a death sentence isContinue reading “An Un-Bearable Injustice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Museums of (In)Tolerance: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
martin luther, who lived in the 15th and 16th centuries, took issue with the catholic church’s practice of indulgences. an indulgence was essentially a monetary penalty intended to absolve one of past sins: payoffs for bad conduct. this same martin luther, centuries before the ww ii holocaust, made history as a virulent anti-semite. this soContinue reading “Museums of (In)Tolerance: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
California Needs (Groucho) Marxism
politics is the garden of eden of incompetence groucho marx groucho marx was not only the best marx brother, he was the best marx period! you can bet your life that god had little clue what he created with groucho what he unleashed onto the planet. he provided generations of laughter for americans that wasContinue reading “California Needs (Groucho) Marxism”
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