THE PRESIDENTS & THE RABBIS CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF THE USA! The Slippery Slope President Madison warned against "gradual and silent encroachments" upon freedom. What does the Talmud say about this? The Role of the Government President Madison spoke of government as a reflection of human nature. What does Ethics of our Fathers say? Service through Sacrifice President Adams spoke of his willingness to sacrifice his life if that was the will of Heaven. How about Abraham and Rabbi Akiba? The Education Imperative President Kennedy said that what we need most is brainpower. What does Rabbi Yosai say? Quality of Life President Lincoln said, "It’s the life in your years that count." What does the Rebbe say about this? Fool's Errand President Lincoln said, "You cannot fool all the people all the time." What does the Rebbe Maharash say about this? Some Things Should Not Change President Lincoln warned us not to change something, as centuries beforehand Moses warned us against changing something else... Silence President Lincoln suggested that we appreciate the virtue of silence. What does the Mishna say about this? The Future is Now President Lincoln inspired us to take the future "one day at a time." What does the Zohar say about this? Unity President Lincoln warned against the danger of division. What does Hillel say bout this? Thinking of the Future President Lincoln encouraged us to think of future generations. How about the Talmud? Slow to Learn, Slow to Forget President Lincoln said, "I am slow to learn and slow to forget." What does the Mishna say about this?