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Rabbi Arthur Segal

Rabbi Arthur Segal’s love of people, humanity, and Judaism has him sharing with others “The Wisdom of the Ages” that has been passed on to him. His writings for modern Jews offer Spiritual, Ethical, and eco-Judaic lessons in plain English and with relevance to contemporary lifestyles. He is the author of countless articles, editorials, letters, and blog posts, and he has recently published two books:

The Handbook to Jewish Spiritual Renewal: A Path of Transformation for the Modern Jew

and

A Spiritual and Ethical Compendium to the Torah and Talmud

You can learn more about these books at:

www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org
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Monday, January 14, 2008

The Best Gift

Are you gift shopping for a 'house warming' present?
 
The Parthian king, Artiban, once sent a priceless jewel to Rabbi Judah the Prince (135 c.e. - 220 c.e.), who was the compiler of the Mishna and one of the wealthiest Jews.
 
The king made it obvious that he expected something of equal value in return.
 
 The Rabbi's return gift to the king was a Mezuzah.
 
The king's reply was: "I sent you something priceless and you sent me something that can be bought for a paltry sum!?"
 
The Rabbi answered: "You sent me something that I must hire a guard to watch and I sent you something that will watch over you!" ( Talmud Yerushalmi, Peah 1:1)
 
Many Blessings,
Rabbi Dr. Arthur Segal




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Posted by Rabbi Arthur Segal at Monday, January 14, 2008