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The beth din is the court of the chief rabbi. I see myself taking an active role within the beth din.


Ephraim Mirvis

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Though we may recognize it, does not lose
Its power over...
GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM LESSING A heretic is a man who sees with his own eyes.
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EPHRAIM GOTTHOLD LESSING The real beggar is indeed the true and only king. [Ger., Der wahre Bettler ist Doch einzig und...
EPHRAIM GOTTHOLD LESSING Borrowing is not much better than begging. [Ger., Borgen ist nicht viel besser als betteln.]
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EPHRAIM GOTTHOLD LESSING They make glorious shipwreck who are lost in seeking worlds.
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GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM LESSING Absolute truth belongs to Thee alone.
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