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“If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of your own, because no one needs a smile as much as those who have none to give.”

Quote by Samson Raphael Hirsch

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Samson Raphael Hirsch
Samson Raphael Hirsch

Samson Raphael Hirsch, born on June 20, 1808, and died on December 31, 1888, was a prominent rabbi and Jewish scholar. Known for his profound research and innovative interpretations of the Jewish Torah, Hirsch had a significant impact on the revival of Judaism in the 19th century. more

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