LONG READS Issue 876 · August 31, 2021

No Other Answer

For the Toldos Aharon Rebbe, faith begins where intellect ends

No Other Answer
Photos: Shuki Lehrer, Mishpacha archives

 

There was nothing to say. Nothing that could be said. Because sometimes words aren’t necessary, or even needed.

The two men stood there, Rabbi Avigdor Chayut bending toward the Toldos Aharon Rebbe, who stood in place, swaying slightly.

Reb Avigdor lost his son Yedidya and his talmid Moshe Levy in Meron this Lag B’omer, and in the time since, his public appearances have made him a symbol of unwavering emunah in the face of unfathomable pain.

“I want to thank the Rebbe,” he said, as the Rebbe looked at him quizzically.

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