We hear so many stories about gedolim who were mediocre at best as children, and who later became role models for Klal Yisrael
I appreciated the write-ups in honor of the 25th Yahrzeit of Rabbi Moshe Sherer ztz”l. They sparked a memory of mine from very early in my career as a graphic designer.
I was hired to help design the marketing materials and ticket order forms for the Siyum HaShas to be held for the first time in Madison Square Garden. I recall one specific meeting as if it were yesterday.
I was probably 20 years younger than anyone around that table of distinguished rabbanim and Agudah leaders. Rabbi Sherer treated me like an equal and insisted I sit next to him. Throughout the meeting he kept turning to me, asking for my opinions.
In hindsight, I realize he architected an audience for me. If Rabbi Sherer asked someone to speak, no one dared interrupt.
I left that room feeling and believing the success of the entire event was in my hands. There was no way I could let everyone around that table down.
I poured my heart and soul into that project, and I’m not really sure how to describe the incredible confidence I gained from that experience. But it propelled me forward and certainly translated to my growth both personally and professionally in my career.
Mordy Golding, Cedarhurst, NY
Rabbi Neuberger laments the “beis” yeshivos label, and offers reasons why an integrated system would be beneficial for all.
Rav Michel Yehudah Lefkowitz ztz”l offers another consideration. He says that the metzuyanim will often be embarrassed to ask the rebbi to repeat the Gemara, because “es pass nisht” that they didn’t understand it the first time.
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