In my parental home, Malki Lazar had been a sort of superhero.
IT was Wednesday afternoon, Erev July 4, and I was on my way to a doctor’s appointment in Ho-Ho-Kus. I glanced at my ETA and was shocked that my normally 30-minute drive was now 57 minutes.
The AAA projection of 70.9 million travelers on the roads for Independence Day was fulfilled.
However, I realized that perhaps this delay could facilitate a potential mitzvah.
As a rav, I receive many chasunah invitations. Some are invitations from friends who have moved from Passaic, and I very much appreciate those who keep in touch. However, in these cases, if there is a conflict with shul responsibilities, I suffice with a warm brachah on the RSVP card.
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