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July 5, 2012

Just passing...



A tourist from America paid a visit to a renowned Polish rabbi, Hofetz Chaim.
He was astonished to see the rabbi’s home was only a simple room filled with books, plus a table and bench.
“Rabbi,” asked the tourist, “where is your furniture?”
“Where is yours?” replied Hofetz Chaim.
“Mine?” asked the puzzled American. “But I’m only passing through.”
“So am I,” said the rabbi.

~Tales of the Hassidim.








2 comments:

Tartanscot said...

thank you, nice quote. see you.

Syl v O said...

food for thought, thanks. see you.