He Will Come Back

Reb Mechel of Zlotchiv was one about to partake in his morning coffee when a hysterical women entered his chambers pleading for help in getting her son freed from the Russians who have captured him for military service.

The Rabbi assured her he would come back but she insisted on a guarantee fearful that 25 years in the soviet army would completely strip her son of yiddushkeit.

He promised her that he wouldn’t drink his coffee until the boy returns. 30 minutes later, lo and behold, he returns! The boy spoke about being captured and riding on s fast horse and buggy.

He felt a mystical sensation pulling him like the mirage of an arm. He wanted to flee, but saw another frum boy who was fearful. Not wanting to abandon him, he helped them both escape.

Upon retelling this story to the Rabbi and his mother, the Rabbi joked and said, You are an akshan! In your efforts to help another, you arrived late making my coffee would still be warm.”

When a Rav gives you a bracha, be ready to accept the bracha.