In what appears to be a regular chavrusa is a most unlikely duo is now a weekly gemara shiur between Justice Minister Daniel Friedman and Shas’ Yitzchak Cohen, the minister of religious services.
Apparently, according to a Yediot Achronot report, Cohen quoted a gemara during a cabinet meeting and Friedman marveled at his statement, leading to the two learning with one another, which led to a weekly gemara shiur now attended by a number of yeshiva bochrim too.
Cohen is quoted by the newspaper as saying “I marvel his abilities. His level of understanding is fantastic.”
Cohen’s son, a student in Chevron Yeshiva is present at the shiurim, giving over the halachic aspect of each sugya.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
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Never Underestimate the power of a Torah for a Yiddishe Neshomo!
Nes Gadol Ha’ya Shom!!
ahhhhhhh there’s nothing like eretz yisrael, where else would this happen?
If this Chavrusoh continues, Friedman might become a “Shas”-Yid!!
What was the quote that started it off?
once you taste the taam of torah you just get swept up into it
I have a very secular friend who is in Law school here in Israel and she had to learn some Gamara as part of her law school training.
Friedman has been a traditional guy, brillant head and has always appreciated the depth of torah.
#4 is that a compliment????