But if you try sometime, you’ll find that you get what you need Rolling Stones A two-sentence kerfuffle! Oh my! A particularly short Ki Tezieh Torah Portion passage presents with mind-bending complexity. While these two sentences yield a multitude of interpretations, the text contains a kernel that yields an undisputable consensus opinion: “Don’t be aContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Be A Pig? Ki Tezieh”
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A Book of Isaiah Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Ultimate Sacrifice?
“Why do I need your numerous sacrifices?” The Book of Isaiah 1:11 Beyond two tablets with laws set in stone, the Decalogue has external factors. The scheme establishes relationships: God-Human and Human-Human. The Torah provides two unique tracts of administering justice/morality. For God-Human relations, sacrifices were instituted. Some of these sacrifices, i.e. sin or guiltContinue reading “A Book of Isaiah Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Ultimate Sacrifice?”
A Most Troubling (And Common) Ethical Dilemma: A Ten Commandments Tale
you are a charitable organization or institution, and a big donor is…a crook. “effective altruism” as a concept was dealt a heavy blow with the recent dealings of ftx official mr. sam bankman-fried. he, if the allegations are true, is the bernie madoff of his generation. it is also reported that he generously donated money.Continue reading “A Most Troubling (And Common) Ethical Dilemma: A Ten Commandments Tale”
Can A Bagel Have Four Corners? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
whoever needs come and eat B Taanit 20b the jta reports on a missouri bagel shop which had a talmudic inspired policy to assist those in need. jta.org goldie’s bagels, in columbia missouri, instituted a policy in which anyone who cannot afford a bagel and a coffee is still welcome in the store. a special tabContinue reading “Can A Bagel Have Four Corners? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Honoring One’s Teacher: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
one of america’s greatest success story is that of a milk shake machine salesperson. he was someone who did not look down when he was doing his work. rather, he looked up. he looked up for business opportunities. on one of his routes, he noticed a particular restaurant was buying a a lot of hisContinue reading “Honoring One’s Teacher: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Nostra-Maimonides, TikTok, & Charity: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
tiktokker mr. harrison pawluk is at the center of a controversy. are his “random acts of kindness” really “acts of exploitation?” are they done for goodwill or merely for clicks and profits? dailymail.com to address this moral issue, we turn to an authority who lived over 800 years ago and offered scholarship on the conceptsContinue reading “Nostra-Maimonides, TikTok, & Charity: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Brilliant Mind’s $1.00 Ploy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
remarkable people take the game of life to a higher level. these individuals have the power to take others along with them for a ride. in this instance, one’s simple act was actually one of great complexity. was it the vision of a great leader? the lubavitcher rebbe, menachem mendel schneerson, in the 1980s, famouslyContinue reading “A Brilliant Mind’s $1.00 Ploy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Making A Small Difference Is Making a Big Difference: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“We are proud to do our small part in making the lives of those affected a little better during a difficult time” rabbi dovid zerkin bad things happen. for those who embrace this reality, preparedness is valued. a commitment to neighbor’s welfare requires an anticipation of needs. this mindset is not something that happens overnight.Continue reading “Making A Small Difference Is Making a Big Difference: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
When Muscle Memory Was Moral Memory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
law enforcement officers deserve respect and deference with respect to their job performance. law enforcement positions require both training and ongoing training. this training can be physically demanding. frequently officers sustain injuries while training. officers, as part of their training, practice with their law enforcement lethal and non-lethal weapons. there was recently a high profileContinue reading “When Muscle Memory Was Moral Memory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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