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Be Kind To Others

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Hillel the Sage was born in Babyonia, 110 BCE.  He died in Jerusalem, 10 BCE.

Hillel the Sage was destitute Although his mind was sharp, astute Chopped wood to earn his daily bread Then studied 'til he went to bed The Golden Rule Hillel devised Be kind to others; That is wise... Treat everyone exactly as ~ You'd want them to treat you Iambic Tetrameter Note: The name, "Hillel,' is accented on the second syllable in correct Hebrew

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Kurt Ravidas
Date: 10/22/2019 4:08:00 PM
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Well said, Wolf. "The rest is the explanation. Go and learn".
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2019 9:07:00 PM
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You are a walking encyclopedia of Talmudic wisdom, Comrade. Exactly!! ~ Going and learning...
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 10/22/2019 1:55:00 PM
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Loved it;)!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2019 9:06:00 PM
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Thank you, my dear friend. Cheers, Gershon
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/21/2019 8:36:00 PM
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Ooh, well done, I have never attempted one of these forms before.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2019 9:06:00 PM
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Ooh. Try one. Just lay it out and you'll have it. Smiles, Gershon
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Charles Messina
Date: 10/21/2019 9:00:00 AM
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...and so it was written. Very nice Gershon. ~CM
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2019 9:06:00 PM
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That's right, Charlie. A simple (Golden) Rule; all we need do is follow it... Easier said than done! Thanks, Gershon
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Arturo Michael
Date: 10/21/2019 6:02:00 AM
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And that's what we all should do...be KIND
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2019 9:05:00 PM
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Precisely, my kind friend. Thank you, Arturo. Cheers, Gershon
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/20/2019 8:12:00 PM
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Very nice, Gershon!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2019 9:04:00 PM
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Thank you so much, Kim!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 10/20/2019 7:51:00 PM
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I love this Gershon. Yes, the ending message to this is so important! Well written :)
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2019 9:02:00 PM
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Thank YOU for YOUR KIND words, my sweet friend. Warmest wishes always, Heidi. :) Gershon
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Bobby May
Date: 10/20/2019 6:17:00 PM
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Advice many need to head my friend, when are you going to start being nice to me? LOL Excellent Gershon!!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2019 9:00:00 PM
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How about I start being kind to you this second, my wonderful friend. ~ Turning over a new October leaf! (Seriously). Smiles, Gershon
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 10/20/2019 5:01:00 PM
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Just about the best advice you can give anyone Gershon. As usual a great message and so well written. Best as always...RT
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2019 8:58:00 PM
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Ron, thank you so much for your kind comment! Best wishes to you and yours, Gershon

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