"The Tablets and the broken Tablets were both placed in the holy Ark." -Talmud, brachot 8b
This is a powerful lesson about accepting everyone as a part of our community- those who are whole and those who are broken all have a place with God and us.
“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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