A few weeks ago, a group of students from Melbourne Mesivtah embarked on organizing the annual Yud Alef Nissan Mitzvah Tank Parade in honor of the Rebbe’s birthday. Yehuda Ruschinek, Schneur Reicher, Berel Wolf, and Yoav Cooper took on various responsibilities to ensure the success of the event.
Despite their meticulous planning, a major hurdle emerged as they struggled to secure transportation for the parade. Repeated attempts to book vans or RVs were met with the same disappointing response: “School holidays – all booked out.” With less than 24 hours remaining until the parade, the situation seemed dire.
In a last-ditch effort, Schneur reached out to a local rental company. Initially met with rejection, a glimmer of hope emerged when the agent offered three vans and a 25-seater minibus. Though insufficient for their needs, the group was determined to press on.
Facing the prospect of canceling the parade, they sought advice but were met with encouragement to proceed. With unwavering resolve, Schneur decided to secure the available vehicles and find additional solutions.Through the grace of community support, they managed to borrow five more vans from generous members. The night before the Parade, as they were readying the Tanks for transport, Berel shared an unbelievable piece of news with Schneur. He had written into the Rebbe for a Brocho at 3 pm… the time when Schneur was about to cancel the parade!
On the day of the parade, departing slightly behind schedule, the convoy set off from Yeshivah Shule, embarking on a nearly two-hour journey.
During the procession, over 515 Matzos were distributed to members of the Melbourne community, ensuring they would have Matzah for Pesach despite the challenges faced.
Wow! In less then 24 hrs! I was there to witness the incredible stuff! Well done Schneur, Yoav, Berel… g’job!
Good on ya hershel
He has the chayus of a bochur
Well done to the organisers beautiful mivtzoim
Yasher koach bochurim!