Norms may change, but the dedication and love of a rebbi for his talmid has never waned
Over 30 years have passed since Rabbi Ephraim Levi began teaching Pre-1A at the Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic.
For me, Rabbi Levi’s arrival was monumental.
When he arrived, he had a class of 20 boys, the largest class in the entire school of 60 students. My son Nesanel was in his class, and as the year progressed, I noticed something unique and special about this man. The care, love, dedication, and sincerity were obvious, and I knew my son was indeed privileged to be on the receiving end of this special rebbi. Nesanel thrived in Rabbi Levi’s class, and I was amazed at the bren Nesanel exhibited for Torah and Yiddishkeit at such a young age.
One Friday, I entered the classroom to pick up Nesanel, and witnessed a sight that can only be described as mei’ein Olam Haba.
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