If we want to know history, I would think there would be every reason to.

What would the future of man be if it were devoid of memory?

In my tradition, one must wait until one has learned a lot of Bible and Talmud and the Prophets to handle mysticism. This isn't instant coffee. There is no instant mysticism.

No human being is illegal.

The Jewish tradition of learning-is learning. Adam chose knowledge instead of immortality.

I have not lost faith in God. I have moments of anger and protest. Sometimes I've been closer to him for that reason.

For nearly 3,500 years Exodus has left such an imprint on people's memories that I cannot imagine it had been invented just as a legend or a tale.