By COLlive reporter
Rosie Grossbaum, a student at Bais Chaya Mushka High School in Monsey, New York (formerly of Cheder Lubavitch Morristown), recently gave a rousing speech encouraging people with physical disabilities to believe in the power Hashem has given them.
Growing up, Grossbaum was certain that the medical treatments she had been undergoing, the weekly visits to the hospital and the daily medicine she was taking were common things.
She later learned what are the effects of Cystic Fibrosis (CF), the genetic life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system. Many patients with the condition sadly die in their early years.
Her parents, R’ Mendel and Rochie Grossbaum of Morristown, NJ, lovingly have stood by her over the years and enrolled her in Camp Simcha, the overnight summer program of the Chai Lifeline organization for children and teens with life-threatening and lifelong illnesses.
Today a 17-year-old, Grossbaum was invited to address the kick-off event of Bike4Chai, a premier cycling event in support of Camp Simcha and Chai Lifeline.
Speaking in front of a crowd of 1,000 people, Grossbaum candidly shared what gives her strength in difficult times as she lives with the illness.
Drawing on the teachings of the Alter Rebbe in Tanya, she spoke about the neshama within every Jew and the endless power each one has despite physical limitations.
Even before she concluded her speech, Grossbaum received a standing ovation.
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This young lady is outstanding! Thank you Rosie for your incredible message delivered in such an articulate and fabulous way. Thank you for teaching us how to apply the teachings of chassidus in a way that truly can change our lives.
Totally in awe and inspired.
Hashem should bless you with tov hanireh vehanigleh.
She is absolutely incredible. A role model.
Rosie you’re amazing!! I don’t know you but im filled with so much admiration for you!
GO ROSIE!!!!!!! You are the best, always there to help and making others happy and in a positive and energetic mode!!
Love cgi united camper ❤️❤️
Rosie, you are a beautiful and articulate speaker with such important content.
Hashem should bless you with good health always and continue to be an advocate to others.
From strength to strength!
ROSIEEEE YOU ROCKKK
ROSIEE!! Ur amazing always remember that. ur really truly the best.
❤️Anonymous from cgi United❤️
real kiddish lubavitch.
this is crazy inspiring
Beautiful and inspiring message ,you are so encouraging ,clear and positive.So nice to see and hear you.Takes a lot of strength to put yourself in front of such big crowd.Keep it up!
Yakov’s grandparents
I was there. Rosie was great!
Would like to point out that local Crown Heights businessman Laivi Freundlich from Meridian Capital Group is THE leader at Bike 4 Chai and spearheads Meridian Capitals 2million dollar fundraising campaign for them every year!
Captain Laivi is a LEGEND!!
Captain laivi is the GOAT
WHAT A SPECIAL YOUNG LADY. MAY YOU GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH IN VERY VERY GOOD HEALTH. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION
Amazing presentation. So mature and wise beyond your years! May you witness G-d’s miracles with a long and healthy life filled with only joy!
Rosie, from the day you walked into high school i was impressed with your poise and maturity. You are an amazing role model for us all and a kiddush Chabad.
Hashem should give you the health and strength to continue shining your light.
Super impressed and moved by her speech!
May Hashem give her the strength and good health to continue being a leader!
Kol Hakavod!!
Just beautiful! And a speech full of truth and Chassidus! What a kiddush Hashem! May the Aibishter grant you arichus yomim veshanim tovos, good health, happiness, simchos, and nachas to your parents, and to the Rebbe!! and keep it up — YOU will bring Moshiach!
Ur the best girlie!!
So proud of you!!
Luv ya!
🫁💪❤️
Ur the best!!!!! Continue being an inspiration!!!!
Just inspiring and uplifting your positivity and focusing on the good despite the illness you’re challenged with. Your description of CF was so limited and your focus on accepting and dealing with it gives us all strength. May you be bentched with only revealed good.
A cousin and admirer of yours
Good job rosie
From Cgi united camper
Bh
I wish i will have so much naches from my kids as your parents must have from you
Wow!! So articulate and inspiring
GO ROSIEEE
So inspiring! May you be blessed with much bracha always!