do we count? in the present day, there are a lot of people that don’t count; individuals with severe substance abuse problems, homeless, and those solely dependent on living off of government handouts are among them. members of wealthy families whose existence is dependent upon family money, and adults choosing to spend their days andContinue reading “Do We Count? The Portion Mishpatim: A Ten Commandment’s Tale”
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The Image vs. The Word, The Parsha Yitro: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
this blog’s torah analysis examines texts through a ten commandments’ lens. thus, an ultimate challege occurs with the parsha yitro. how can the deliverance of the ten commandments be viewed with a ten commandments’ lens? the previous week’s haftarah reading from judges offers insight mt. sinai’s events being greater that the deliverance of the tenContinue reading “The Image vs. The Word, The Parsha Yitro: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Strange Headline? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a massive earthquake in turkey and syria killed thousands. with that, there are news reports of the international humanitarian response to save lives. within these resports, a timesofisrael.com headline, was attention getting- “head of tiny jewish community in turkey’s antakya feared dead; torah scrolls saved.” the story talks of death, signficant damage to the localContinue reading “A Strange Headline? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Being in The Dark During Life Changing Events, The Portion Beshalach: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
for many, life changing events happen and they involve a wait. in the torah portion beshalach, the children of israel, having left egypt, are camped out by the red sea. the egyptian military sent to capture them have set up camp nearby as well. in that moment, a whole night would pass before the famousContinue reading “Being in The Dark During Life Changing Events, The Portion Beshalach: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Circle of Words From Va’Era: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the portion va’era offers proof of the torah being a living and eternal document. exodus 6:10-11, says “the lord spoke to moses, saying, “come, speak to pharaoh, the king of egypt, and he will let the children of israel out of his land. ” a similar verbiage was used in exodus of 5:1. from itsContinue reading “The Circle of Words From Va’Era: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Matter of Interpretation: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
while we all cannot devote ourselves to scholars, we need to sharpen our skills as to the means and tactics used by those offering expert opinion. after three decades of interrogating experts, i have observed many times when experts go astray. recently, i witnessed an interview of a scientist who became angry and emotional atContinue reading “A Matter of Interpretation: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Did A Science Fiction Story [Sort Of] Capture a Non-Fiction Moment? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
after reading professor yonatan adler’s book, the origins of judaism‘s conclusion concerning when wide-spread torah based judaism began, i was reminded of the star trek original series episode the omega glory. in discussing this topic, dr. alder identifies the period of the jewish-greek rebellion as the point at which wide-spread judaism observance occurred. the rebellion’sContinue reading “Did A Science Fiction Story [Sort Of] Capture a Non-Fiction Moment? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Unpeeling The Onion: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
this blog is promotional. posts point to materials and concepts with the intent that the reader may be inspired to learn more. the bible and bible-based religion is essentially a massive onion. there are many layers. in one’s lifetime, it is likely that all of the layers may not be pulled back. learning and reachingContinue reading “Unpeeling The Onion: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in modern times, the word “justice” has been replaced with the word “social justice.” are they the same? upon my frequent visits to my former law school, “social justice” is often referenced in speeches concerning the school’s goals and aspirations. “justice” for justice’s sake, is never mentioned. this week’s torah portion, shoftim, offers historic pronouncementsContinue reading “A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Moses The Seeker? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the torah is taught to children through story books. these stories often are not the word for word depictions of the torah. rather, they are an interpretation. they are edited with respect to adult topics, i.e. lot’s offering of his daughter to the city’s residents in lieu of the strangers, and include non-textual sources. storiesContinue reading “Moses The Seeker? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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