Ten Commandments and One Suggestion
No words have shaped Western Civilization more than the Ten Commandments. This week those words are chanted from the Torah in synagogues around the world. The Ten Commandments are the only time in our history that God spoke to an entire people. When they are chanted in synagogue, it is the custom to stand in reverence.
I will be sharing more thoughts about some of the Ten Commandments in the coming days. However, since God gave the gift of Torah and these commandments to the Jewish people to bring to humanity, I suggest we begin with a short exercise.
Write down as many of the Ten Commandments you know. If there are members of your family or friends with whom you would like to collaborate, all the better.
After you’ve come up with your list, compare them to those written in a very “Good Book”, the Torah, Exodus, Chapter 20. Since we live in a digital age, if you prefer, here’s a link to view the commandments.
But first take some time to complete this mini assignment alone or with others. I think you’ll find it time well spent.
— Rabbi David Woznica
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