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s1118RopfshitzPretendRebbe

Выпуск: s1118RopfshitzPretendRebbe. Темы: family_education. Поисковые термины: воспитание, дети, семья, chinuch, family, חינוך, ילדים, משפחה. As for me, I receive only ordinary Jews, not tzadikim such as yourself.” Yitzchak the chasid realized immediately that the Rebbe had perceived the enticing but silly thought that had entered his mind in Dorna – that it was in his own merits that the blessings he had proclaimed were fulfilled, and not the Rebbe operating through him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Source: Translated-adapted by Yerachmiel Tilles from the Hebrew weekly, Sichat Hashavua #1412 (5774/2014) Biographical note: Rabbi Naftali of Rofshitz [of blessed memory: 6 Sivan 5520 (the same date and year as the Baal Shem Tov’s passing!) - 11 Iyar 5587 (1760-1827 C.E.)] became the rebbe of many thousands of chasidim. His first-born child, their daughter Sheindel, had reached the age for them to begin seeking her intended soul-mate, yet he had no funds available whatsoever for the expenses of the wedding and for the purchase of furniture and other basic needs. With fear, awe and love Reb Yitzchak entered the room of his rebbe, Rabbi Naftali of Rofshitz, and handed him the paper inscribed with the names of his family members and his requests for various blessings. He had no idea where he was going or what he was supposed to be doing, but he trusted that Heaven would guide his steps.2 A local woman happened to glance out her window and saw this impressive-looking stranger passing her house. “Not this too!” He managed to mutter a blessing in a low voice, and then left the house and the town absolutely as speedily as he could, terrified that otherwise he might have to field even more impossible requests. He hadn’t the slightest idea why the rebbe had instructed him to go to Dorna, a popular tourist site in the summer,1 but now, in the midst of the freezing snowy winter, would feel more like a deserted ghost town. The Rebbe read the list of names and requests thoughtfully, then raised his eyes towards Yitzchak and asked, “What about your first daughter, Sheindel – isn’t she due to get married? Yitzchak pacing aimlessly the streets of the Jewish section of Dorna, dressed in his Shabbat bekasha (long robe) with his streimel (expensive round fur hat) crowning his head. What will you do about the expenses?” The chasid shrugged helplessly, too shocked by the Rebbe responding to h

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Yerachmiel Tilles Story
Дата
17 февраля 2026 г.

Темы: family_education