Ori Elon
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One morning, the mighty emperor Hadrian gallops into a small village and its inhabitants hide in fear. All except one. An old man, almost one hundred years old, steps outside to plant a fig tree. The emperor is astounded. Surely the old man won't live long enough to eat the fruits from the tree? But the old man isn't planting the tree for himself. It is a gift for all children and future generations.
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"In this story, rich Baltosar keeps finding ways to be unhappy with his lot in life - and cannot understand why poor Yosef is satisfied. Baltosar doesn't see that Yosef despite being 'a penniless cobbler,' has other kinds of riches: his daughter, his friends, an open and curious mind, and the weekly tradition of honoring Shabbat with a special meal. His ability to create a festive celebration out of almost nothing shows us that despite surface appearances,...