author yonaton adler just published his book the origins of judaism: an archeological-historical reappraisal. the book used archeology and ancient texts to search as to the beginning of when torah based judaism was practiced. academia.edu in an interview, he made an interesting observation. mr. adler commented upon the hasmonean dynasty. this dynasty which is theContinue reading “Did Chanukah Rededicate the Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandment’s Tale”
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A Teacher’s Gift: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
as a religious educator, i was always in search of the “new,” “interesting,” “humorous,” and “thought provoking” as far as material; student engagement and participation is often the sign of success. as a student, i enjoyed moments when the teacher solicited everyone’s opinion on a particular topic or story. religious teachers received a story whichContinue reading “A Teacher’s Gift: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Third 10 Commandments? A Skeptical Impression: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
we often deceive ourselves. we see things. we see things that we should appreciate as problems. we see other things which cause us to ignore the reality. this deception can occur in dating. while searching for the perfect match, certain flaws are ignored or put aside. likewise, this occurs with people buying items not fromContinue reading “The Third 10 Commandments? A Skeptical Impression: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Does The Book Of Genesis Explain Why There Are Two Versions Of The Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
both exodus and deuteronomy contain versions of the ten commandments. there are differences between the two. one notable difference is in the sabbath commandment. the sabbath commandments offer different reasons for the sabbath. the one in exodus explains that shabbat is to commemorate the creation of the world and god’s resting on the seventh day.Continue reading “Does The Book Of Genesis Explain Why There Are Two Versions Of The Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Commandment With Due Dilligence? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
scholars, such as professor richard elliott friedman, point to the toldot torah portion with respect to the commandment prohibiting the use of god’s name in vain. in toldot, isaac, deceived, erroneously blesses jacob. the blessing was intended for esau, isaac’s first born child. professor friedman essentially points out that, in biblical times, when you usedContinue reading “A Commandment With Due Dilligence? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Moses Accords? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
from all appearances, the abraham accords have been a success. arab nations and israel have been able to work, cooperate and build a flourishing middle east. sharing abraham’s values which include monotheism and hospitality leads to truth. while islam and judaism are different religions, two tid-bits are revealing. muslim’s practicing halal, not able to getContinue reading “The Moses Accords? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Godfather? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
I understand. You found paradise in America. You had a good trade, you made a good living. The police protected you and there were courts of law. So you didn’t need a friend like me. Now you come and say “Don Corleone, give me justice.” But you don’t ask with respect. You don’t offer friendship.Continue reading “The Godfather? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
In The Beginning There Was The Fourth Commandment? A Ten Commandments Tale
with the new cycle of torah reading comes the beginning. with the beginning, and the end of creation, comes the sabbath. with two recitiations of the ten commandments, there are two interations of the sabbath commandment. one discusses god resting after six days of creation. the other addresses the exodus and freedom from slavery asContinue reading “In The Beginning There Was The Fourth Commandment? A Ten Commandments Tale”
What Is The “Main Message” of the Ten Commandments?
the ten commandments’ main message is a matter of context. “who” and “when” matters. “who were the people who received the ten commandments?” and “when were the ten commandments received?” the ten commandments were provided to a diverse group of people. three types of people were arguably present. the descendants of jacob consisted of twoContinue reading “What Is The “Main Message” of the Ten Commandments?”
The “Woke” Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
is there a moses of the “woke” world”? from the heights of cyberspace and in the land of the world wide web, did writer mr. dan cummings come down with two samsung galaxy tablets and present them to the children of wokeness? where the keyboarding of the “woke” gods brought to mr. cummings to clickContinue reading “The “Woke” Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 