Our son’s rebbi was working to shape him — but in whose image?
But she thought Rabbi Ginsberg had a Superman complex.
“Look, he’s a Ginsberg, right?” she said. “Look at his father and his brothers. They’re all high rollers and involved in all kinds of community projects. And he’s a rebbi. So this is just his way of making his mark — of being an askan.”
Machla’s view made this situation feel less dire. But it still underscored the bottom line: We needed the school to pay attention and take action.
O
ne night, Chesky and I found Shua on the phone, in bed, crying. It was late — well after 10 p.m.
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