Here, they’re one people, and they all have one language, and this is what they have begun to do. And now nothing that they’ll scheme will be precluded from them Genesis 11:6 One of Humans’ greatest strengths is language. The Book of Genesis’ Tower of Babel tale recognizes this power. Genesis 11:6. In scripture, theContinue reading “The Sukkot’s Torah Portion: A Ten Commandments’ Moment”
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A Very Ten Commandments’ Moment: This Sukkot’s Saturday Torah Portion
An epic Ten Commandments’ moment occurred in last Saturday’s Sukkot Torah Portion reading. While the entire Portion is an essential scriptural read (Exodus 33:12-34:26), there is one revealing Decalogue-related passage. Words Alone? Is the Ten Commandments just simply about the words? Or, is there something about the commandments that is beyond the words? The SukkotContinue reading “A Very Ten Commandments’ Moment: This Sukkot’s Saturday Torah Portion”
The Truth & The Greater Reality
It’s only words and words are all I have Bee Gees The Bee Gees, one of my all-time favorite bands, got it all wrong. While their song “Words” waxes poetically that “its only words”, that pronouncement is far from the truth. With conversation, people offer more than words. Positive, uplifting and honest words may inContinue reading “The Truth & The Greater Reality”
Picture Play
mr. fred r. barnard, advertising executive, is credited for saying “one picture is worth a thousand words”. in some circumstances, is it actually the opposite? before written language, pictures may have served as the written word form. early cave writing was not graffiti from either the flintstones or the rubbles but rather its was picturesContinue reading “Picture Play”
Why Do We Compare? Chukat-Balak
apples to oranges? are two seminal events within torah portion chukat-balak connected? we are often told that moses was barred from entering the promised land as as result of him defiantly striking a rock to deliver water to the children of israel. is this a message from chukak-balak? in this same portion, we are toldContinue reading “Why Do We Compare? Chukat-Balak”
An Eternal Concept: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the best way to help young minds develop is sparking their interest with enjoyable materials they can learn from. sometimes, it is as simple as a song. one artist has stood out on this matter over the past decades. pop singer matisyahu’s melodies have even reached synagogues. i am familiar with one prayer taking onContinue reading “An Eternal Concept: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Not Pander: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
We are not tacos National Association of Hispanic Journalists pandering runs on the borderline of dishonesty. an honest compliment can be special. dr. jill biden’s speech writers created a historically embarrassing moment for the first lady. in a speech before the national assocaition of hispanic journalists, first lady jill biden literally equated hispanics to “breakfastContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Pander: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Speaker Who Could Not Communicate: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
communicating to children requires understanding and training. as an educator for young children, you pick up the basics. i learned that effective communication to children can required getting down to their level to communicate. the child can see and understand you better. further, the child knows that the communication is directed towards them. as such,Continue reading “The Speaker Who Could Not Communicate: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
She Nailed It In 4 Words: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“For over 100 years, we have been taken for granted I will show you what real representation looks like. I will represent all people.” mayra flores newly elected texas congressperson mayra flores was interviewed. she brilliantly reduced her values’ message to four simple words: “god, family, our community.” foxnews.com when you think about it, thisContinue reading “She Nailed It In 4 Words: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Words Can Have A Moment: A Ten Commandment’s Tale
the recent national football league tragedy of mr. dwayne haskins’ passing provides many lessons. one lesson is the timing of one’s opinions. no matter how correct or accurate an opinion placed upon social media or the news is, there are times when it is not appropriate. as a result, individuals on social media and newsContinue reading “Words Can Have A Moment: A Ten Commandment’s Tale”
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