there is nothing new under the sun ecclesiastes – Chapter 1:9 my old backyard was filled with matured fruit trees. they had been there years. persimmons, figs, tangerines, and avocados were aplenty. the word got out. the backyard became the unofficial salad bar for the neighborhood wildlife. during the day and night, they all tookContinue reading “Searching For Good: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
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Thou Shalt Prescribe? Should Justice Principles Apply to Medicine? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
i used to suffer from annual sinus infections. the treatment was simple. one doctor appointment and a $5.00 prescription for erythromycin. one year, my doctor wrote a script for a “new” medication. he told me that it might make me feel better “a day” sooner. the pharmacy bill for the new drug was $70.00! thereContinue reading “Thou Shalt Prescribe? Should Justice Principles Apply to Medicine? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Choosing An Anti-Semitism Envoy Is a Historical Decision: A Ten Commandments’ Story
conversations concerning anti-semitism must be centered as to when jewish history begins. modern anti-semitism thought is political. a segment of society and intellects view the rise of adolph hitler and his genocidal program as the beginning of jewry. their bible is “the diary of anne frank.” the ending point of jewish history was supposed toContinue reading “Choosing An Anti-Semitism Envoy Is a Historical Decision: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
Courage to Not Be Courageous? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
olympic great simone biles, with her withdrawal from olympic competition, just joined the train of celebrities praised for showing the courage to not be courageous. ms. biles, along with the likes of prince harry, are in a unique position. unlike many who suffer mental health issues, they are celebrities positioned to monetize their mental healthContinue reading “Courage to Not Be Courageous? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Is Wikipedia Truth-a-Pedia? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Do not add to the word which I command you, nor diminish from it, to observe the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you. deuteronomy 4:2 god’s pronouncement prohibiting text change to the torah evidences his brilliant vision and understanding of human nature. this is to be expected from the master ofContinue reading “Is Wikipedia Truth-a-Pedia? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Torah That Became A Political Football: A Ten Commandments’ Story
the physical torah is clumsy. it consists of two wooden scrolls and pages and pages of animal parchment text. the torah’s clumsiness is due to constant reading. every week, there is a torah reading cycle. with each new reading or portion, the scroll moves forward. thus, each wooden scroll either gains or loses weight. thus,Continue reading “The Torah That Became A Political Football: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
Mankind’s Retelling of the Story of Cain and Abel Is Often Flawed, Why? The Most Important Life Advice You Will Ever Receive: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
And the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you annoyed, and why has your countenance fallen? Is it not so that if you improve, it will be forgiven you? If you do not improve, however, at the entrance, sin is lying, and to you is its longing, but you can rule over it.” ‘ genesis,Continue reading “Mankind’s Retelling of the Story of Cain and Abel Is Often Flawed, Why? The Most Important Life Advice You Will Ever Receive: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Children Hear Everything: The Legend of “Char Man”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
children hear EVERYTHING. i learned it the hard way. i got burned. for children, summer overnight camp is magical experience. my opportunity came only once. our family ran a tight budget. as a result, each child got one shot at it. the month was filled with activities, learning and religious practice. during that month, iContinue reading “Children Hear Everything: The Legend of “Char Man”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
If Man Wrote the Torah, Should You Be More Impressed? A Ten Commandments’ Shavuout Tale
comedians, prior to performing their act, often go to clubs unannounced and work on the their routine. they take the time to perfect the act. they keep the jokes that work and dismiss the others. with the the ones that work, they perfect the words, the delivery, the timing and the inflection. many successful actsContinue reading “If Man Wrote the Torah, Should You Be More Impressed? A Ten Commandments’ Shavuout Tale”
A Billion Hits for Tzedakah? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
it wasn’t a great song. it wasn’t a great video. despite that, the music video has over 1 billion views. yes. one billion! the video’s concept and production, however, were a hit. the video production provided real people and their reactions to what occurred. their reactions were priceless. the video’s concept was to take theContinue reading “A Billion Hits for Tzedakah? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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