The 92-Year-Old Man Who Made Me Cry



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    The 92-Year-Old Man Who Made Me Cry

    Rabbi Chaim Danzinger, Chief Rabbi of Rostov in Russia, shares a recent visit of his to a 92-year-old Jewish man who made him tear up upon asking a simple question Full Story, Photos

    Rabbi Chaim Danzinger, Chief Rabbi of Rostov in Russia, shares a recent visit of his to a 92-year-old Jewish man who made him tear up upon asking 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.



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