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A Tale of Ultimate Faith

Nachman was a revered Sage The greatest of his age One day he came to his stand Armless! What had happened? The next day, no legs either His students, now in a fever On the morrow, his body covered with boils Panic set in – Was that the reward for all of Nachman's toils? Asked if to teach, he still could He replied ~ ‘What happens is all for the good’ ~ Adapted from part of the tale in the Talmud of 'Nachum, Ish Gam-zo,' meaning 'Nachum, the man who says, "This too is for the good." Tractate Ta'anis / Fasting - Chapter Three, page 10b

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Date: 6/6/2025 10:22:00 AM
Sounds like a Job summary! That book never sits right with me. Not that it has to to be beneficial. Also, the message, that you've expressed here so poetically, is faithfulness through the storms of life. That i can get behind! Enjoyed reading your work today! Xoxo
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/6/2025 12:54:00 PM
OK. Glad you enjoyed this one, Crysto. Cheers, Gershon

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