In the olden days, when you were home alone, the only way to get some real live company was to step outside and go find a real live person to talk to. Then in the late 1800s, thanks to Alexander Graham Bell’s newest invention, you could actually walk over to a funny-shaped machine, punch in a few numbers, and — magic! Today we can liven things up — and make things really interactive from our homes. We can call a hotline. In one instant, we’re connected. Now we’re talking!
Wisdom on a Wire
Want to hear an inspiring story or interesting shiur on the phone? Choose among Chazak WonderWords and TIC TALK — Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation’s inspirational hotlines for adults teens and children.
MJ interviews Mrs. Tziri Frank of the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation:
MJ: What is the inspiration behind the inspiration? How did this hotline come to be?
Mrs. Frank: Mr. Michael Rothschild founder of the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation started this hotline 17 years ago after being amazed at the powerful impact his words of chizuk had on a sick friend in the hospital. Mr. Rothschild decided this would be a wonderful way for CCHF to promote positive speech. Today more than 85 000 weekly callers benefit from this special hotline.
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