A week ago, I raged. With my mind filled with anger, I braced down for my head to explode and unleash a mushroom cloud of mental toxicity. This ire drawn from the many crazy biting news stories. Some apparently drew my soul’s blood. In desperation, I reached out to find my poisonous pen, the snakeContinue reading “Terms of Enragement”
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Choice Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
man’s inclinations are therefore balanced between good and evil, and he is not compelled toward either of them. he has the power of choice, and is able to choose either side, knowingly and willingly, as well as to possess whichever one he wishes. man was therefore created with a good urge (yetzer tov) and anContinue reading “Choice Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
You Choose: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“… everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms- to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” dr. victor e. frankl during the lockdowns, my legal practice was mostly relegated to sitting at my desk. court hearings, depositions, addressing correspondence,Continue reading “You Choose: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ambitious Philosophy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
there is a thought that crosses some faiths. chasidic jews couch it as goal of attempting to “bring a part of heaven onto earth.” this philosophy can even be reduced to secular terms. “can we can work together to make the world a better place to live?” for most, life is a struggle. we mustContinue reading “The Ambitious Philosophy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Four Words For the Fourth: A Ten Commandment’s Tale
those who can do the fourth of july is a celebration of independence and opportunity. are people taking advantage of it? what do people do with this precious independence? do they mindlessly sit and watch movies and television? do they spend countless hours playing video games? do destroy their lives with drugs and excessive drinking?Continue reading “Four Words For the Fourth: A Ten Commandment’s Tale”
The Great Amplifier: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
i prefer to turn lights on in people’s souls rebbe menachem schneerson “amplification” is a word now captured by media and social media. taking a voice and making it known to the greater part of society is now considered a tool and a weapon. this social awareness is shaping politics and our educational systems. manyContinue reading “The Great Amplifier: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
An Israeli Best: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in hebrew school in the united states, we were taught that some of israel’s best citizens are not jewish. the israeli druze community is an integral part of the fabric of the country. they are a non-jewish arab community within israel. they serve in the military with distinction. now, a druze has become israel’s best.Continue reading “An Israeli Best: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Lesson from Black History Past and Present: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
about 15 years ago, in search of entertainment, i came across a website that streamed radio stations from all over the world. it was fun listening to stations in different languages. when searching for one to listen to, i came across a polish rap music radio station. polish rap music? i was curious and clickedContinue reading “A Lesson from Black History Past and Present: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Last Defining Act of a Great Life? Ten Commandments’ Tale
a 99 year-old new yorker was struck and killed while crossing a street in his wheelchair. did this final event define this man’s life? the new york mayor tweeted that “we owe it to his memory to make our streets safe for all new yorkers.” really? this 99 year-old will be remembered for more importantContinue reading “The Last Defining Act of a Great Life? Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A “Maus”terpiece Move? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
jewish community leaders vary from the spiritual to the practical. the world jewish congress is a practical body which has a unique president, mr. ronald lauder. mr. lauder is a no nonsense billionaire who is not afraid to take use his checkbook to make a moral point. mr. lauder is becoming an “amazon book store”Continue reading “A “Maus”terpiece Move? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 