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When a new doctor-patient comes to my office, my eyes are already peeled to look for substance abuse

Something was strange about Shachna’s tears, however. It actually looked as though he was crying out of sadness and not laughter.

The aquarium. Vocational rehab. The best thing Israel has to offer. The spinning wheels in my head finally clicked

The fellow laughed aggressively and said, “Wadaya want, Rabbi? You trying to save his soul?”

“Of course, he’ll cooperate with you, Dr. Freedman. He’s heard about you and is convinced you’re Eliyahu Hanavi”

“Fine, Doctor Harvard, but you’re dumber than you look”