Continuing on, the friendship between Reuven and Danny was chosen. “‘Reuven, listen to me. The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other? ‘Choose a friend,’ I said.” (Potok, 74). Off the bat, Reuven was to choose a friend. He chose Danny Saunders as his friend. Their friendship was chosen before it started. “‘I am happy my Daniel has chosen you for a friend.’” (Potok, 135). Danny has also chosen Reuven as his friend before the friendship actually even began. “‘Reuven, you… were a blessing to me. The Master of the Universe sent you to my son.’” (Potok, 267). Although, the friendship was chosen both by the two boys, it seems as if a higher power had thrown them together
