Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Hear the News Firsthand

  Yisro was a pagan high priest; Midian, his home
    Hearing news that the Red Sea split, and about Amalek
  He turned in his vestments, gave up his place on the throne
    Through the hot barren desert did Yisro trek

  To hear it all from his son-in-law Moses firsthand…
    We can all learn a lesson from this remarkable man

  ‘Amalek-types’ scoff, “I heard about that; I needn’t move a muscle”
    But those with aspirations, off to hear ‘Moses’ they do hustle 
  

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   This Saturday morning, the Torah portion read publicly in synagogues is 
   Exodus 18:1 - 20:23, in which the 'Ten Commandments' are given to 
   Moses and the Israelites.

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Bill Baker February 1, 2024 at 9:01 PM Always interesting to hear you speak of Bible events and scripture, Gershon. You are very knowledgeable, my friend. Sat. would be a good time to attend synagogue. Great story! BB

Jerry Brotherton February 1, 2024 at 6:28 PM Thanks for giving us your insight into these historical events, Gershon. Not only are they so informational but wonderful poetry filled with such great imagery and rhythm. Brilliant, my friend. Gershon Wolf February 2, 2024 at 2:27 PM How much do you charge for these comments, Jerry?... Very much appreciated. Blessings, gw