Guardians of Israel

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A tourist asked to see the 'Guardians of Israel.' Expecting a military base, he was taken instead to an unpretentious study hall adjacent to a Jerusalem synagogue...

Poring over the holy books Hoary heads, stroking their beards Calibrating ancient laws for 2022 Eschewing payment, revered volunteers

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/8/2022 12:57:00 PM

Oh yes, all is not as it seems and sometimes the strongest guardians are very unassuming.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/8/2022 8:54:00 PM

There you go. Strength is not measured necessarily the province of the mesomorph. ~ Gershon

John Lawless

Date: 2/6/2022 3:48:00 PM

would that more would ponder such and recalibrate...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/6/2022 8:00:00 PM

Eureka! Someone finally commented on this one. (It figures that I like it better than more of the tripe I write... Oh, well...) And I am really glad that it was you, John, with such a meaningful comment. Thanks a million, Gershon