We read and discuss short, cheap and nearly great stories and essays. We are now meeting via Zoom. Previously we met in the Bistro @ HighPointe Assisted Living [NE Corner – Hampden Ave & I-25] 6383 East Girard Place, Denver, CO 80222. This group is free and open to anyone willing to read the material before the discussion. For more information, call Mike Levin 303 514-5463 or email Levin.DePrenger@gmail.com.
Ben
Zoma says: Who is the wise one? He who learns from all men
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Ps
119:99 I have gained more insight than all my teachers, for Your decrees are
my study.
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Who
is the mighty one? He who conquers his impulse
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Proverbs
16:32 Better to be forbearing than mighty, To have self-control than to
conquer a city.
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Who
is the rich one? He who is happy with his lot, as it says
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Psalms
128:2 You shall enjoy the fruit of your labors; you shall be happy and you
shall prosper.
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Who
is honored? He who honors the created beings
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I Sam
2:30 Assuredly—declares the LORD, the God of Israel—I intended for you and
your father’s house to remain in My service forever. But now—declares the
LORD—far be it from Me! For I honor those who honor Me, but those who spurn
Me shall be dishonored.
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The
Gemara asks: And Rabbi Yoḥanan, what does he do with this verse: “And your
brother shall live with you”? The Gemara answers: He requires the verse for
that which is taught in a baraita:
If two
people were walking on a desolate path and there was a jug [kiton] of water
in the possession of one of them, and the situation was such that if both
drink from the jug, both will die, as there is not enough water, but if only
one of them drinks, he will reach a settled area, there is a dispute as to
the halakha. Ben Petora taught: It is preferable that both of them drink and
die, and let neither one of them see the death of the other. This was the
accepted opinion until Rabbi Akiva came and taught that the verse states: “And
your brother shall live with you,” indicating that your life takes precedence
over the life of the other.
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