Institution powers “will find a way. ” Dr. Ian Malcolm’s “life finds a way” from Jurassic Park rings true when political forces encroach upon the established powers. Professionally, I have witnessed existentially threatened institutions both re-invent and assert themselves. The results were shockingly successful. “Finding a way” is so powerful that even the dinosaurs foundContinue reading “Separation of Power? Bechaalotecha”
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Art as a History Lesson
The art of your enemy is sometimes your friend In 81 CE, the Roman Arch of Titus was unveiled. The artwork- a monument-commemorated the Roman Empire’s 71 CE victory over the Judean Rebellion in the Levant. During the conflict, in 71 CE, the Judean’s Second Temple was destroyed. The Judean’s original Temple, the Temple ofContinue reading “Art as a History Lesson”
The “New” Old Relationship
At Mt. Sinai, while the Decalogue was delivered to the Children of Israel, there neither king annointed or the coronation of one. Rather, the holy mountain experience was a deity covenanting with his nation. The Israelites understood, as was written in stone, that their particular relationship was with a “jealous” God. Exodus 20:5. Thus, theContinue reading “The “New” Old Relationship”
A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Universal God?
The Kohanim brought the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord to its place, to the inner sanctum of the Temple, to the Holy of Holies. 1 Kings 8:6 Upon the Temple of the Lord’s completion, King Solomon addressed the God of Israel’s universality. In 1 Kings 8:41-43, Solomon pronounced “Also a gentile who isContinue reading “A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Universal God?”
Pedukei’s Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Haftorah
And all the work that King Solomon had wrought in the house of the Lord was finished… And the Lord has established his word that he spoke, and I have risen up in the place of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the Lord spoke, and have built a houseContinue reading “Pedukei’s Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Haftorah”
An African People’s Contract With God: Promises Made, Promises Kept
for over a thousand years ago, an african community, the beta israel, maintained a contract. a contact with god, the torah and its ten commandments. beta israel contract with god can date back to at least 15 centuries. the beta israel community can be dated back to the destruction of the first temple. due toContinue reading “An African People’s Contract With God: Promises Made, Promises Kept”
The Ten Commandments Project 