Spiritual Strength
A devastating earthquake in Mexico claimed thousands of casualties and left hundreds injured.
In the shopping district where the earthquake struck, a daily Torah shiur was given in one of the offices. After the shiur, the businessmen would meet for Minchah services.
After this tragedy, the organizer of this Torah shiur, in whose office the shiur was held, divulged that the earthquake destroyed everything in the area, including the building where his office was located. But, lo and behold! His office remained standing! Spectators were shocked to see his room stand intact, amidst this scene of utter devastation. A great kiddush Hashem was caused by this spectacle, which hordes came to witness.
There is no doubt that this office stayed standing in the merit of those Jews who halted their work each day to hear words of Torah and pray together. Their commitment to uphold this commendable custom certainly was absorbed by the very walls, strengthening them against any external force.
