תלמוד ירושלמי (וילנא) מסכת עירובין פרק ה:א
כל המקבל פני רבו כאילו מקבל פני שכינה
The student pays respect to their teacher, as if they were paying respect to the Divine Presence. [Translation by Areyvut]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you pay the same respect to your teacher that you do to the Divine Presence?
2. What does this text teach us about the value of education?
Time Period: Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)