Rabbi Wein begins this fascinating series with a discussion of the role of custom in Jewish life. The Jewish community of Provence, located at the crossroads of France and Spain, saw a confluence of customs from both Ashkenazim and Sephardim and therefore developed a unique set of customs of its own. Anyone interested in the relationship between Torah Law and minhag, or in finding out why Jews do what they do, will find this lecture rich in insights.