What’s In A Name? Bamidbar

The Torah Portion Bamidbar, while describing a head count, goes no to list a large number of individual’s names. Biblical names were defining; names, as we learn from the Torah, have currency. The best example of a defining name comes from Moses’ Burning Bush encounter. Moses queries God as to what name he should provideContinue reading “What’s In A Name? Bamidbar”

Honor-Your Mother! Part 1

On the eighth day, God created irony Imagine naming your daughter Honor only to have her being full of disrespect. It may have happened. In an interview, Hollywood Actress and Entrepreneur Jessica Alba outed her alleged insolent daughter named Honor. This family relations topic, however, was served up as part of a magazine promotion. Thus, we shallContinue reading “Honor-Your Mother! Part 1”

A Close (Mishpacha) Encounter Of The Third Kind: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

the recent holiday altered my routine and i found myself on my front yard at an unusual time of day. while standing in front of the awesome 100 plus year old legacy tree, i heard noise up above a large crow stood on the branches staring down at me. shortly after, there was more noise.Continue reading “A Close (Mishpacha) Encounter Of The Third Kind: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Big, Big, Big Man On Campus: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“To be happy and be at peace, I would’ve been shocked. I wouldn’t have thought it was possible.” michaey sweetney in 2019, nypost reported an excellent nypost human interest story on mr. michael sweetney’s post-nba life and success. at the time of that article, he was the assistant coach of a division iii basketball teamContinue reading “The Big, Big, Big Man On Campus: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

I Am Thankful That At Least Some People Listened: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

How long shall they kill our prophetsWhile we stand aside and look? bob marley the st. louis county medical director emailed his staff: ‘please ignore the lunatic fringe that exists in every society. they were there one hundred years ago and will likely be around 100 years in the future. they are irrelevant.” dailymail.com dr.Continue reading “I Am Thankful That At Least Some People Listened: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

From Savage Justice To Savage Medicine? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

medicine’s public enemy #1 in florida, ms. lynn savage is resting easy. criminal trespassing charges from her refusal to leave her daughter’s side during a medical crisis have been dropped. firstcoastnews.com ms. savage’s daughter’s physician asked her to provide support during the treatment. her daughter had a stroke and has limited ability to communicate. whenContinue reading “From Savage Justice To Savage Medicine? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”