For Orthodox Jews, an Experiment in Farming and Faith
This bit gave me a smile:
Rabbi Adelman said he did not expect the venture to be very profitable, if at all, but he said, "We aren't opposed to money."
Shmuel Simenowitz, 45, an former-New York City lawyer with a small kosher farm in Vermont who will let Eretz HaChaim use his draft horses and maple sugaring expertise, said the community was serious about mixing religious ideals with real-world applications.
"There's a story about a man who kept praying, `God, let me win the Lotto. God, let me win the Lotto,' " said Mr. Simenowitz, who once dabbled in stand-up comedy. "And finally God says, `It would help if you would buy a ticket.' We believe in divine providence, but that's no substitute for skills. God will give you the miracles, but he wants to see a business plan."
Posted by Ith at November 1, 2002 11:43 AM