i confess. i often hear ideas and begin to believe that they are mine. almost immediately, i have to go “wait a second” and return to the reality that it was someone else’s interesting thought or concept. the human mind can be tricky. thus, credit for this post is initially due to a jewish theologicalContinue reading “Signs Of Intimacy”
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Next Level Relationship(s)? Re’eh
while there are the ordinary relationships of parent-child, husband-wife, sibling-sibling, friend and neighbor, there are also the extraordinary. the torah portion re’eh speaks of two unique relationships involving spirituality. while many people have relationships with god, what is it? further, people form relationships with religious leaders, spiritual figures and influencers. moses, in re-eh, cautions onContinue reading “Next Level Relationship(s)? Re’eh”
The Ultimate Role Model? Eikev
You take the good, you take the bad,you take them both The Facts of Life Song, Lyrics by Alan Thicke, Gloria Loring and Al Burton source: lyricsondemand.com the torah- as a role model source- is problematic. most revered figures have serious flaws; moses murdered a task master and jacob, in stealing brother’s birthright, deceived hisContinue reading “The Ultimate Role Model? Eikev”
God, A Human History’s History
in terms of writing, author reza alsan’s god, a human history, is a masterpiece. the easily edible tome launders itself with facts and references. in a new york times review, ms. emma green noted that mr. aslan’s premise is that “the only way i can truly know god is by relying on the only thingContinue reading “God, A Human History’s History”
Facts Versus Faith? A Critique of “Why Faith Matters”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
consumerism drives individuals to seek larger and more profitable markets. both compromise and sacrifice come with this philosophy. for example, “kosher” delis led to the advent of the “kosher style” establishments. with the change, traditional corn beef and pastrami sandwiches-unchained by kashrut laws and costly supervision- could be offered both at lower prices and withContinue reading “Facts Versus Faith? A Critique of “Why Faith Matters”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
And Man Created Dog? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
as suburbanites, my wife and i discussed the nature of human beings. if the typical city dwelling human being was dropped off to live in the wilderness, we pondered, how long would they survive? are modern humans even capable of surviving in the elements like their ancestors? the topic then shifted to dogs. i asked,Continue reading “And Man Created Dog? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Of Anthony Bourdain, Star Trek & God
one of my brother’s friends passed away. they were having a celebration of life party at the restaurant down the block. the friend’s step mother insisted i come. she said, the actress from star trek would be there. she was not more specific. who could it be? nichelle nichols, uhuru from the original series? iContinue reading “Of Anthony Bourdain, Star Trek & God”
Was Something Missing From Anthony Bourdain’s Recipe For Life? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
with the pending release of an anthony bourdain biographical book, reports are coming out about his life. mr. bourdain, a beloved chef, author and tv host, explored the world of food. he was the down to earth person traveled the world for culinary greatness. he, however found comfort at an in n’ out burger. itContinue reading “Was Something Missing From Anthony Bourdain’s Recipe For Life? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Cuteness Can Break All Rules: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a puppy, not god, is love? we recently adopted a puppy. over the past weeks, partly not to leave the dog alone, partly because of excessive heat, and partly for a social experiment, we brought the little one everywhere. defying countless store signs, the hypoallergenic puppy met no opposition. the puppy, rather, won over storeContinue reading “Cuteness Can Break All Rules: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The “Great Delegation”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
organizations and business have structures. the master of the universe, after creating humanity, understood that a structure was required for it to prosper. many organizations have a pyramid structure. there are leaders on the top with it expanding out to members at the bottom. the leader passes directives onto others. this delegation allows for theContinue reading “The “Great Delegation”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 