Like a twisted olive tree in its 500th year, giving then its finest fruit, is man. How can he give forth wisdom until he has been crushed and turned in the Hand of God.

Everything is foreseen, yet freedom of choice is granted.

A fence to wisdom is silence.

He who remains unmarried impairs the divine image.

Before you taste anything, recite a blessing.

Beloved are Israel, for they were called children of the All-present.

Beloved is man, for he was created in the image of God. Beloved are Israel, for they were called children of God. Beloved are Israel, for unto them was given the desirable Torah