A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: Civil War

The Book of Judges’ disturbing conclusion is the tale of Levite Traveler and his Concubine Wife. In the story, an older man from Gilbeah took the Levite and his wife in for the night as an act of hospitality. The town was Benjamite. Judges 19. There, “the people of the city, lawless people, surrounded the house, bangingContinue reading “A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: Civil War”

A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Emissary

From a Ten Commandments’ perspective, The Book of Judges represents the Dark Ages.  Agenda driven, Judges’ tales told pull no punches in detailing generations of a dystopian society; a society lacking a formal government.   Judges’ ends with the epic line: “in those days there was no king in Israel; a man could do whatever seemedContinue reading “A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Emissary”

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”

Making A Small Difference Is Making a Big Difference: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“We are proud to do our small part in making the lives of those affected a little better during a difficult time” rabbi dovid zerkin bad things happen. for those who embrace this reality, preparedness is valued. a commitment to neighbor’s welfare requires an anticipation of needs. this mindset is not something that happens overnight.Continue reading “Making A Small Difference Is Making a Big Difference: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”