What Will They Say Of You As a boy, Abin-Alsar overheard a conversation between his father and a dervish. “Careful with your work”, said the dervish. “Think of what future generations will say about you.” “So what?”, replied his father,…
It All Seems So Obvious “Rabbi Ben Zoma was asked: “Who is wise?” “He who always finds something to learn from others,” said the Rabbi. “Who is strong?” “The man who is capable of dominating himself,” responded the Rabbi. “Who…
Covering the Sun With One’s Hand A disciple went to Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav: “I shall not continue with my studies of sacred texts,” he said. “I live in a small house with my brothers and parents, and never have…