"We had long looked forward to our annual "Torah Tour" in Israel. I was surprised when our guide asked in advance about the learning background and level of our group, which books and subjects had we recently discussed, and which topics of current events especially interested our Congregation. Afterwards I understood: from Parshat haShevua to Shmirat haLoshon, from Baba Metzia to Shemitta- every step we walked was like turning a daf of Gemara...

...when we reached this overlook point, we were content just to absorb the incredible view, but afterwards sitting in the shade of an ancient Oak, we learned how the ancient city below us is mentioned in the Song of Songs, and provides a key to understanding the Torah view of feminism ... "

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