Rabbi Abba taught: There is no greater revelation of
redemption than that which the verse states: “And you, mountains of Israel, you
shall give forth your branches and you shall bear your fruit for my people
Israel, for they shall soon come.” (Ez. 36:8) -Talmud, Sanhedrin 98a
“Between 1305 and the early 1800’s. the House of Taxis ran a form of pony express service all over Europe…. Its couriers clad in blue and silver uniforms, crisscrossed the continent carrying messages between princes and generals, merchants and money lenders.” –Alvin Toffler, The Third Wave We may think we are the first generation consumed by rapid communication but we are not. Throughout our history it has been a priority. Of course, now in the 21 st century we must ask: are we better or worse for it?
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