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Dr. Gastman, a yeshiva stu-
dent all his life, says he learns
more from the monthly stogie
sessions. "It's excellent, mind-
opening. It gives us the idea
we're not alone" — learning or
smoking.
Between 10 and 20 attend the
monthly classes, but more turn
out for twice-yearly dinners, says
Rabbi Weil.
Last fall, the group gathered
in the sukkah of Steve and
Chaya Levitz. "Everyone brought
his favorite kosher wine or co-
Henry Dworkin puffs away as Rabbi
Steven Well speaks.
gnac, because cognac is big with
cigars," says Rabbi Weil, a sly
grin on his face. Dinner was
steak, preceded by a rack-of-
lamb appetizer. Next month
they're hoping to have another
dinner.
Marty Guyer, 56, has been
with the group for about a year.
Marty Guyer, Sol Hoberman and Wayne Lusky smoke stogies and study Jewish
text.
The smoking, beer-swigging quotes from the Talmud, Trac-
study session is a perfect mix of tate Yevomos.
the holy with the mundane, he
While Rabbi Well delivers
says.
most of the lectures, Rabbi Dov
Dr. Edward Klarman, 60, Loketch of Agudas Yisroel-Mo-
likes to study with the group gen Abraham and Simon Kresch
while smoking a cigar because sometimes stand in.
he's not allowed to smoke at
"What brings me back," says
home. According to Jewish law, Mr. Kresch, 44, "is [what] I see
a smoker is not allowed to light here as Torah lishmo, a sincere
up near someone who is uncom- desire to learn among people who
fortable around smoke, says Rab- enjoy learning. We've gone past
bi Weil. "Do unto others as you 11, don't talk business or politics,
would do unto yourself," he just Torah. People have fun." ❑
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