By Rabbi Chaim Danzinger, Director of Chabad of Rostov
This 92-year-old man made me cry. All he did was ask me a simple question.
Lev is all alone in this world. And he hasn’t left his apartment in over 5 years as he can no longer walk down the stairs.
When he told me he had an urgent question, I assumed he needed financial support…
But I was wrong.
“I can no longer recite the full ‘amidah’ prayer while standing,” he told me. “It’s a long prayer with many pages, and my feet can’t hold me anymore.”
“Can I recite 5 paragraphs at a time, then sit down to rest, and then get up again for the next few paragraphs?” he asked me.
That’s when I started tearing up.
This 92 year old man prays the full prayers every day. He doesn’t look for excuses.
His feet are aching but he won’t sit down for a quick break until he asks his Rabbi if it’s acceptable.
“Lev, you are an inspiration for me and so many others!” I told him. “Each time we visit with you we come back more inspired by your beautiful faith and commitment. Don’t stop asking questions.” I told him.
May Hashem protect you from all harm and keep you safe from the current uncertainties between Russian & Ukraine.
Heartwarming
very beautiful and inspiring
May he have chayim nitzchiyim
Moshiach NOW!
I can only admire an old men who is so Leibedig. Imagine what he was like 70 years ago – so much passion and energy , wow
Would be nice to arrange a trip fro this guy out side his apartment, 5 years not to go to breath fresh air is a lot ;(…
They should put him in wheelchair and get few people to carry him down the stairs .
To see life
Wow what a special and inspiring shlichus
Reb Chaim
What wonderful work you are doing in Rostov! Keep it up amidst peace and tranquility until the speedy arrival of Moshiach!
Rabbi Chaim Danzinger is a real legend in Rostov and an incredible and inspiring Shaliach there. He is a real inspiration for whoever visits Rostov – groups of Anash who visit Rostov always come back so inspired and motivated after seeing what a shaliach can do in a city – Rabbi Danzinger has revitalized Rostov to its former glory!