A Productive Visit
A Productive Visit I once accompanied my father, zy”a, on a trip to Morocco, where we stayed at the home of R’ Knafo. During that time, a prominent female figure of the royal house of Morocco paid a clandestine visit to my father. She wished to be blessed with children, for she had already been […]
Children
“G-d blessed them and He said to them: Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea, the bird of the heaven, and every creature that moves on the earth” (Bereishit 1:28) Radak explains that “Be fruitful” refers to giving birth, and “multiply” refers to raising […]
Working toward Spirituality
Working toward Spirituality Every Erev Shabbat in the Beit Hakeneset, as we are about to welcome Shabbat, I notice a number of fellow Jews who seem extremely tired from the labors of the past week. This is especially evident when Shabbat comes in late. It looks like these people would like nothing more than a […]
Time – A Living Reality
Time – A Living Reality A young man told me that he had been acquainted with a young lady for a long period of time, but they were afraid of getting married. When I asked how long they had known each other, he replied six years. “You have known each other for six years, and […]
A Clean Slate for the Soul
A Clean Slate for the Soul I once had occasion to meet with a wealthy American businessman. I happened to glance at his diary. Each day, whether an ordinary weekday, Shabbat, or a holiday, was a business day. He had meetings reserved with world-renowned magnates, kings, princes, and presidents. All of the who’s who in […]
A Time and a Place for Everything
A Time and a Place for Everything I once needed a specific item which was not in its place. I frantically looked through all my things, in attempt to find the elusive item. I also searched through old papers which I had not touched in a very long time. Imagine my delight at finding, amidst […]
A Momentous Event
A Momentous Event As I was sitting and learning in the Beit Hamidrash in Lyon, a relative of mine walked in. I asked him to stay a little and learn with me. But he was adamant in his refusal. “The honored Rav should forgive me, but I cannot tarry even one moment!” “What can you […]
A Timely Message
A Timely Message I was once approached by a Jew who was hard hit in many areas. He asked me for favors, blessings, prayers on his behalf, and made other requests. After I acquiesced to all of his demands, I suggested that he join the Torah shiur in the yeshiva, which was only a half-hour […]
In a Different Time Zone
In a Different Time Zone Moreinu v’Rabbeinu, Rabbi David Pinto, shlita, devotes his entire life for the sake of Am Yisrael and bringing merit to the public. In his frequent travels, he traverses continents and seas, never hesitating to go from town to town and country to country in his holy calling. From the treasury […]
Time
“Man is compared to a breath; his days are like a passing shadow” (Tehillim 144:4) Metzudat David says that a person’s days pass like a fleeting shadow, which does not remain for long in one spot. When the sun moves, the shadow moves, as well. This pasuk refers to Shaul Hamelech, who was honored […]
License to Observe a Miracle
License to Observe a Miracle One of my students, Mr. Roger Haziza, told me that for a very long time, he had an old car which was in dire need of an overhaul. He knew that if the police would stop him while driving this car, he could anticipate a hefty fine and even have […]
Buried in Sanctity
Buried in Sanctity Mr. Dayan, a”h, was a well-known figure in all of France. When he passed away, it was clear that thousands would participate at his funeral. My dear student, Rabbi Gavriel Elbaz, also wished to escort Mr. Dayan to his final resting place. He took pains to go, together with a number of […]
