True greatness in Torah and true greatness in humility are inextricably intertwined
Two weeks ago, Rav Gershon Ribner shlita made the trip from Lakewood to Baltimore. The bochurim of Yeshivas Ner Israel’s Chaburas Chofetz Chaim, a learning seder in which the bochurim learn Sefer Chofetz Chaim or other seforim focusing on shemiras halashon, were making a siyum, and Rav Gershon was invited to be the guest speaker.
His derashah was incisive as it was inspirational, leaving the bochurim with a sense of pride at their accomplishment and renewed ambition for further achievement.
But it was his introductory remarks, shared prior to beginning the derashah, that would give the boys an all-new insight into Torah, derech eretz, and the bridge between.
“When I was a bochur learning in Brisk,” Rav Ribner said, “I used to go to the home of your rosh yeshivah, Rav Aharon Feldman shlita, for Shabbos.” Rav Feldman, who was present, nodded slightly, and Rav Ribner continued. “He had learned in Yeshivas Chaim Berlin and was a friend of my father shlita.
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