Have You Seen My Alps?
A story is told of Rabbi Sampson Raphael Hirsch (Germany, 1808-1888), the intellectual giant behind the founding of contemporary Orthodox Judaism: It is said that late in his life, the old rabbi surprised his students by scheduling himself a long trip to Switzerland. When they inquired about why he insisted on making such a journey, he replied:
鈥淪oon, I will stand before the Almighty. I will be held answerable to many questions. But, what will I say when I am asked, 鈥楽himson, my son, it is true you did many mitzvot, but did you also remember to see My Alps?鈥
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