In a divided world, where the one who shouts the loudest often gets the most attention, a story about compromise and listening.
"Standing UP " "Lying DOWN "
What were the people to do? They decided to ask the rabbi of the town. "What are we to do?" they asked. Shall we put the mezuzah standing up or lying down?
The townspeople have mezuzahs but cannot agree on how to put them up on their doorways. Should they place them horizontally or vertically, standing up or lying down? To end their arguing, they consult the wise rabbi of the town, who advises them...
In a divided world, where the one who shouts the loudest often gets the most attention, a story about compromise and listening.
