Are there matters beyond comprehension? The Torah Portion Tazria’s Circumcision Commandment, when viewed in context, may be one of them. Appearing in Leviticus, the commandment was promulgated post-Exodus and pre-entry into the Promised Land. In a general biblical perspective, a circumcision commandment should be something benign. The instruction was: “[a]nd on the eighth day theContinue reading “Tazria: Beyond Comprehension?”
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Na Na Na Na- Na Na Na Na: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
at about four years of age, i identified as batman. to support my new identity, my frugal and loving father fashioned heavy lining garbage bags to make my mask and cape. my costume was completed with a shirt which said “batman.” frugality meant there would be no utility belt or boots. my batmobile would beContinue reading “Na Na Na Na- Na Na Na Na: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Identity Role Play Welcome: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
this is the bread of affliction that our ancestors ate in the land of egypt. whoever is hungry, come eat with us! whoever is needy, come join our seder! this year we’re here; next year in the land of israel! this year we’re slaves; next year we will be free. haggadah recently, fictitious identity storiesContinue reading “Identity Role Play Welcome: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Rambo, Chanukah & The Religion’s Two Fisted Nature: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“We will not hearken to the king’s words, to gofrom our religion, either on the right hand, or theleft.” first book of the macabees the iconic movie character rambo lends himself to chanukah. the holiday’s songs play much like the epic background music from the movies. the macabeans, like rambo, fight battles outnumbered and againstContinue reading “Rambo, Chanukah & The Religion’s Two Fisted Nature: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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