I will never permit myself to give in to American taste and lower the standards of art.

When have you ever heard of a cantor or any artist turning anyone down when he is strongly urged to perform?

Remember, you must not sleep at the Seder. If you do, Elijah the Prophet will come with a bag on his shoulders. On the two first nights of Passover, Elijah the Prophet goes about looking for those who have fallen asleep at the Seder, and takes them away in his bag.

Ah, how many luxuries has the good God prepared for his Jewish children.

I will never permit myself to give in to American taste and lower the standards of art.

There are people who have never been taught anything, and know everything, have never been anywhere, and understand everything, have never given a moment's thought to anything, and comprehend everything. 'Blessed hands' is the name bestowed on these fortunate beings. The world envies, honours and respects them.

Gossip is nature's telephone.