Jewish Quotations

"Every Jew has the right to immigrate to Israel." ~~ Israeli Knesset, July 5, 1950

"A time to keep silent and a time to speak out." ~~ Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) 3:7

"When you are eight years old, nothing is any of your business. " ~~ Lenny Bruce

"One present moment is worth more than seven months gone by." ~~ T. Shapira

"Wine adds to the appetite." ~~ Talmud, Pesachim

"What is our prayer for rain? “We thank You for each drop that You have let fall.”" ~~ Talmud, Berakhot

"A lot of wine is harmful but a little is good." ~~ Derekh Eretz R.

"Arrange the ordinances in order, like a set table." ~~ Akiba, Mekilta

"Who withholds a law from his pupil robs him of his inheritance." ~~ Rab (Abba Arika)

"Patience can and will always be based on reciprocity." ~~ Theodor Herzl

"A woman may change the color of her hair, but not her character." ~~ Ben Shlomo Immanuel

"The mouth is a door, and should be kept closed." ~~ Bahya Ben Asher