Some books have an interesting shelf-life. Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point is one of them. His book from 2000 on the viral nature of human interaction is still a worthy read. The book is full of research and observations that remain relevant. Peer influence is the subject for this post. In Gladwell’s book, he madeContinue reading “Tipping…Point”
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The Societal Literacy Project: Vayelech
Societal literacy? Is it possible to instill a nation’s rules, morals and values upon all residents? Why do it? The Torah Portion Vayelech offers insight into the how and why? The Setting Vayelech’s events occur while the Children of Israel camped out on the other side of the Jordan River. They are awaiting entry intoContinue reading “The Societal Literacy Project: Vayelech”
A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: Jephthah
Of all the Book of Judges’ gut wrenching episodes. Jephthah’s is one of the most problematic. He is a mighty warrior of valor who has acceptance issues. Judges, in providing his background story, alludes that he most likely carried with him emotional insecurity; The tale unfolds with his estrangement from his father’s family. The story takes off with theContinue reading “A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: Jephthah”
Honor-Your Mother! Part 1
On the eighth day, God created irony Imagine naming your daughter Honor only to have her being full of disrespect. It may have happened. In an interview, Hollywood Actress and Entrepreneur Jessica Alba outed her alleged insolent daughter named Honor. This family relations topic, however, was served up as part of a magazine promotion. Thus, we shallContinue reading “Honor-Your Mother! Part 1”
The Most Important Commandment For Children: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in the grand scheme, one commandments stands out for children. honoring one’s parents is, for good reason, the top commandment. for the “why,” one must look to another important passage in the torah. being a parent includes the responsibility to teach their children. over the course of history, parents have delegated this reponsibility to religiousContinue reading “The Most Important Commandment For Children: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
How To Introduce A Child To The Ten Commandments: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
as a hebrew school teacher, i often smelled fear in parents dropping off their children for sunday school. were they having flashbacks to their education? is there such thing as p.t.h.s.d., post-traumatic hebrew school disorder? as such, this post is intended to provide parents courage and insight when they introduce the ten commandments to theirContinue reading “How To Introduce A Child To The Ten Commandments: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Better CRT? Critical Responsibility Theory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
perhaps there is a CR theory that should be taught to children: “critical responsibility” theory. the theory is simple. “responsibility” is an important value in being a productive member of to society. with this crt theory, how should it be taught in school? i offer the following as discussion points for a teacher to employContinue reading “A Better CRT? Critical Responsibility Theory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Honor (Other’s) Mother and Father? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
And you shall teach them to your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house deuteronomy 6:7 parents have obligations to raise children. the torah ascribes a moral obligation. in modern society, parents have legal obligations toward their childrens’ health and welfare. the disney corporation does not have such an obligation towardContinue reading “Honor (Other’s) Mother and Father? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Tales That Cannot Be Told [On Social Media]: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
some stories that are not meant for social media consumption; tweets are included as well. truth, wisdom and free expression provided to the wrong audience is not a pretty sight. often it will be take the wrong way. i struggled whether to share as a post a legendary childhood story. i have accepted that thereContinue reading “The Tales That Cannot Be Told [On Social Media]: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
An Educator Who Literarily Fell Into A Crack: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a mississippi elementary school assistant principal is proof that there needs to be educational reform. not only in the classrooms, but in the colleges that produce educators. mr. price was recently fired for reading a book to children entitled “i need a new butt.” from an outsider’s perspective, mr. price suffers from both having aContinue reading “An Educator Who Literarily Fell Into A Crack: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 