Re: Klezmer "bootlegs"?

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In a message dated 1/28/01 11:06:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
elliott16 (at) home(dot)com writes:


> "When Law came into the world, freedom came into the world." --Talmud
> > >
> 

Just a very brief explanation. When the Talmud refers to Law--it means the 
Torah. The Torah, according to the Rabbis of the Talmud, is the method by 
which mankind connects to and comes to know God. And a true connection to God 
is considered a high form of freedom. I don't think it's such a radically 
difficult thing to live with. If your premise does not include God, or if it 
does not believe in a Divine Torah, obviously this phrase has less meaning 
for you. Its a kind of freedom for the soul to grow to its greatest 
potential, by service to God through His Torah. Agree or disagree, that's 
what the phrase is talking about.

Jordan Hirsch