breastplate of judgment

We communicate in a variety of ways, including verbal, nonverbal, written, and visual. The FBI, for example, trains their agents to observe facial micro-expressions to determine emotions like fear and happiness. A polygraph can enhance human perception by measuring physiological indicators while a person answers a series of questions. DNA can reveal genetic relationships. In this week’s Torah portion Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10), we read about a garment worn by the Kohen Gadol or High Priest,

Lie Detectors, DNA, and the Messiah’s Identity In 1975, two New York inventors bonded liquid crystals with quartz stones and set them into rings.  The “mood rings” became a fad and were thought to change color based on the wearer’s mood.  In reality, the rings were only reacting to changes in temperature. There are, however, scientifically proven methods to read someone’s mood and uncover hidden secrets. The FBI, for example, trains their agents to observe facial micro-expressions to determin