Project Relax

Granted, not always were the surrounding exchanges inspired and holy: It was also a time when Jews gathered and exchanged views and opinions, with the prevailing Jewish newspaper often the source of conversation.

But mostly, it was a time for gedolim of different demographics to meet and, free of the usual obligations, to connect: Many a sefer quotes a question or answer offered during an impromptu conversation on a park bench or on a stroll near the banks of a river.

(Originally featured in Mishpacha, Issue 871)