David and Jacob were the closest, most honest business partners in all of India
David and Jacob turned out to be much more than just best friends. They were closer than brothers and did everything together. Under the security of Moshe’s roof, they grew up happy and healthy. They got along beautifully with the rest of Moshe’s children, but shared a bond that set them apart from the others.
Orphans David and Jacob had barely survived the dirty, dangerous streets of India’s worst neighborhoods. Moshe’s other sons would never understand what it felt like to sleep outside in a rainstorm, or to daven constantly to Hashem for their next meal. Still, everyone got along nicely and respected each other.
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David watched Moshe operate his inn, and David formulated brilliant business plans to help out. Eventually, Moshe trusted David with selling drinks in the local marketplace. Now, with David’s help, the business was doing quite well.
“Soon it will be time for you both to find your soul mates,” Moshe told the two boys one day. “I want to make sure that you have a business with which to support yourself. I’m giving you a loan and I want you to open two more stalls in nearby neighborhoods. B’ezras Hashem, you’ll make a lot of sales. Eventually you’ll be able to support yourselves without my help.”
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