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THE ROUTINE FOR PREVENTING COVID-19 MELTDOWN

There is increasing likelihood that the COVID-19 problem will be around for a long time. Eight or more months into this pandemic, the infectivity of the virus seems strong. Social distancing, mask wearing, hand washing, and symptom monitoring are effective in slowing the spread of the infection. The result has been to lessen the burdenContinue reading “THE ROUTINE FOR PREVENTING COVID-19 MELTDOWN”

YOU WILL FEAR THE LORD

“These are the commandments I give you this day, you will fear the Lord.” In the fifth book of the Torah, the people are given this message. What does it mean to ‘Fear the Lord”? Are we supposed to obey a deity – or anyone else – that we are afraid of? How can weContinue reading “YOU WILL FEAR THE LORD”

THE TEN MINUTE WORKOUT AND PREVENTING COVID

Making your body stronger and healthier will help you overcome being exposed to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. If you are not working our regularly, instituting a regular exercise program will increase your resistance to many illnesses. You will reduce your susceptibility to any disease process. There are several aspects to a healthy dailyContinue reading “THE TEN MINUTE WORKOUT AND PREVENTING COVID”

YOU WILL LOVE THE LORD

In the Torah, in the Book of Devarim, Chapter 6: Verse 5, we are commanded as follows: “You wall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.” Every word in this sentence has many interpretations. The entire sentence has multiple meanings. The word “love” hasContinue reading “YOU WILL LOVE THE LORD”

SPIRITUAL RECOVERY FROM CHILDBIRTH

In the book of Vayikra, otherwise known as Leviticus, in parashah Tazria, the laws of childbirth and purification are given. When a woman gives birth to a child, the delivery is traumatic on many levels. It is physically and emotionally taxing. There are many adjustments to the quick changes that are happening in her body. Continue reading “SPIRITUAL RECOVERY FROM CHILDBIRTH”

Balding – a poem

(sing it to the tune of: “Blowing in the Wind”) How many times can I have a new transplant? And watch when it falls out again? How many creams can I rub into my scalp? To keep it from shining in the sun. What can I do to improve my visage? AllowingContinue reading “Balding – a poem”

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. Its function is to support the arch. It consists mostly of collagen, which is non-living tissue. This fascia attaches from the lower prominence of the heel bone to the first parts of the toe bones. In medical terms, this connective tissueContinue reading “PLANTAR FASCIITIS”

THE SPIES FAILED TO KNOW THEIR OWN SPIRITUALITY

In the Torah, Moses sent spies to investigate the Holy Land. These spies were supposed to evaluate the feasibility of invading what was then known as Canaan. This area was the homeland that God promised to the Children of Israel. They returned to report negatively upon the land. They saw the inhabitants as unbeatable giants. Continue reading “THE SPIES FAILED TO KNOW THEIR OWN SPIRITUALITY”

MY STETHOSCOPE POEM

The stethoscope is my guide; I shall not err. It alloweth me to perceive with ease. It leadeth me to thine heart trouble. It reassureth my prognosis. It guideth me directly to pulmonary ailments for my patient’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of diagnosis, I shall fear no misinterpretation,Continue reading “MY STETHOSCOPE POEM”

RECEIVING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

God revealed the entire Torah, not just the 10 Commandments, at Mt. Sinai. This was bequeathed to not just one group of people. Revelation was a gift intended for the entire world. Section (Parashah) Yitro (named for Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law) in the Book of Exodus is where this ultimate spiritual event is described in theContinue reading “RECEIVING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS”