On a neighborhood walk, my wife and I smelled smoke. Opposite the sunset, I viewed an ominous purple sky. My mind percolated with thoughts of another apocalyptic wildfire. An elbow to my ribs evaporated my mental state. My wife, who had been looking in the other direction, pointed to our neighbor’s bellowing chimney. Scholars, forContinue reading “Speculation on Fire: Vayakhel’s Ten Commandments’ Moment”
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In The Beginning, There Was Separation: Breisheit’s Ten Commandments’ Moment
Most recently, the “work ethic” value is on life support. Societal figures along with their social policy agenda are standing at the bedside in the ICU of the long held belief. There appears to be some excitement to finally pull the plug on this ancient core value. The signs of the decline is evidenced byContinue reading “In The Beginning, There Was Separation: Breisheit’s Ten Commandments’ Moment”
Lost In Translation? “Shall” or “May”
Legalese is full of magical incantation; alchemous word precision can secure financial victory or exact an extended incarceration. With these stakes, Judges and Lawyers use their words wisely. Ambiguity within legalese is the murky moat of despair. As such, translations of legal works can serve as bucketfuls of polluted moat water. Unclear, imprecise and biasedContinue reading “Lost In Translation? “Shall” or “May””
Is This Why Children Are Failing?
countless anecdotes have run through my ears. while not scientifically significant, the unanimity of these are enough to shock the conscience of any respecting social scientist. the conclusion: todays, young adults are children. they are incapable of entering the workforce in any meaningful capacity. job descriptions, in their minds, provide that attendance is voluntary. further,Continue reading “Is This Why Children Are Failing?”
To The 2023 Class , Your Commencement Speech Is Now Available: Ten Commandments’ Tale
last week, my nephew graduated college. over the past years, it was painful to hear about how much the pandemic impacted his college experience. despite moving away to go to college, he spent one of those years living at his home doing remote learning. for those similarly situated, you have my sympathy. many of theseContinue reading “To The 2023 Class , Your Commencement Speech Is Now Available: Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Mr. Musk, Please Credit Kushner; He Saw This Problem Long Before The Pandemic: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in an interview, mr. elon musk blasted remote work. as reported in the nypost: mr. musk noted: “he told faber he believes working in the office boosts productivity — and that employees who refused to return to an in-person setting after COVID-19 restrictions ended need to “get off their moral high horse” and get backContinue reading “Mr. Musk, Please Credit Kushner; He Saw This Problem Long Before The Pandemic: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Kushner’s Passing Thought: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
harold kushner, “when bad things happen to good people” author, just passed at the age of 88. personally, no irony was lost over this fact as i have been working on a criticism rabbi kushner’s book “overcoming life’s disappointments-learning from moses how to cope with frustration.” all things moses are of course a relevant blogContinue reading “Kushner’s Passing Thought: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Did This Debate Destroy The Work Ethic? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
children may wonder about these two questions: why do we have to work? and why was childbirth painful? thousands of years ago, some can claim that mythology was employed to explain these questions. the story of adam and eve and their expulsion from the garden of eden served as the explanation. humanity’s disobedience to theContinue reading “Did This Debate Destroy The Work Ethic? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Employers Are Not Babysitters: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a judge and i discussed the quality of this current generation’s workers. the assessment was poor. in that moment, i opined that “employers are the new babysitters of the world and employment has devolved to become a form of adult day care.” the judge judged my assessment and found my judgmental assessment had some ringContinue reading “Employers Are Not Babysitters: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
When Others Are “Quiet Quitting,” It Is Time For You To Get Ahead: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Six days may you work and perform all your labor, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord, your God; you shall perform no labor, neither you, your son, your daughter, your manservant, your maidservant, your beast, nor your stranger who is in your cities. For [in] six days the Lord made theContinue reading “When Others Are “Quiet Quitting,” It Is Time For You To Get Ahead: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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