Hi, Hope all is well. And that you had a nice Passover.  And had enough to eat! … We had started the “Ten Commandments”. How one tablet was about our obligations to G-d. Like not worshiping idols.  And observing Shabbat. What we might call “theology” or “ritual observance”. And the other tablet? Obligations to other […]

Hi, They’re the best Tablets ever prescribed to man. The Ten Commandments.  (Exodus, 20:1-14) … There were two tablets. One? Obligations between “man and G-d” What we might call “religious laws”. Belief in G-d.  Not worshiping idols.  Not using G-d’s name in vain.  Shabbat.  And honoring parents. The second tablet? Obligations between “man and man.” […]

Hi, How’s this for a shocker? The “Ten Commandments” is not a Jewish idea! Sounds like saying “apple pie” is not American! What could be more Jewish than the Ten Commandments? Aren’t they our gift to the world? … It’s the name that’s not Jewish. In Hebrew, they’re called, “Aseres Hadibros.”.  The “Ten Utterances.” They […]

Hi, Sorry to keep you in suspense for all that time. The Jewish People actually do leave Egypt! … The Exodus from Egypt. It’s right up there with the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. And so much of Jewish ritual is meant to remind us of it. We mention it every day in […]

Hi, Sorry we missed you yesterday. A few words about the Sh’ma.  Judaism’s declaration of faith. We read it in this weeks Torah portion. … It’s the Jewish belief in monotheism.  One G-d. “Hear Israel, the Lord our G-d is One”. Of course, it taught the world about G-d. That there is only one. But […]

Hi, It’s good to be back! Today is an important day in the Jewish calendar. The 17th day in the month of Tamuz. It’s a fast day.   Commemorating many tragedies that happened on this day. … It goes all the way back to the Torah. Over 3000 years ago. When Moshe comes down from Mount […]

Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. Are you ready for a shocker? Here it goes. The “Ten Commandments” is not a Jewish idea! Are you still there? I’m referring to the name. In Hebrew it’s called Aseret Hadibrot.  The Ten Utterances. It’s the commandments, out of hundreds, that we heard straight from G-d. The […]