The Shavuot Holiday celebrates the receipt of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Shavuot also offers a moment to reflect upon scripture’s authorship. While Biblical Scholars focus on the textual sources, an analysis of the author’s mindset brings appreciation of the book’s utility. Writing Great writing connects to the audience. How can a text over 2000Continue reading “The Author’s Mind: A Shavuot Thought”
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Victim Shaming? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
legendary nurenberg prosecutor, mr. ben ferencz, recently passed away at the age of 103. a news report told of mr. ferencz’ experience at a concentration camp that was being liberated. this was the experience upon which he learned that vengeance was never the answer. he told of concentration camp prisoners, days after their liberation, capturedContinue reading “Victim Shaming? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Did He Maroon #7? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“if only i knew then what i know now.” if so, would things change. personal growth is not simple. as we try to grow, our lives become more complex. while we have more wisdom, we are are often more issues and more concerns. adam levine, rock star, of the band maroon 5, and tv personality,Continue reading “Did He Maroon #7? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Have A Reference Point: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point.” perspective understanding, appreciating and living life requires perspective. perspective requires a reference point. how do individuals obtain their reference points?Continue reading “Thou Shalt Have A Reference Point: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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