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Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:34
AM
Subject: [TruthTalk] Avram &
Yosef
Avram and Yosef, Yeshiva* students, were debating whether one is
allowed to smoke while learning Torah. They went to the Rebbe** for a
decision.
Avram asked, "Rebbe, is it permitted to smoke while learning
Torah***?"
"Certainly not!" Said the Rebbe, outraged.
Yosef then addressed him. "Rebbe, let me ask you this. May we learn
Torah while we smoke?"
The Rabbi immediately replied with a warm smile. "Of
course!"
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*A
Yeshiva is a Jewish Seminary
**A Rebbe is an endearing title for a great, beloved
teacher
***Torah is the five book of Moses -- the first five books of the
Bible