And then he added: “And I had the chance to make a kiddush Hashem”
Rav Chaim Heinemann, rosh kollel of the Cincinnati Community Kollel, was visiting Rav Moshe Heinemann shlita, in Baltimore. Rav Chaim davened Shacharis in his uncle’s shul, after which the two discussed various halachic questions. They then headed to the Heinemann home for breakfast. On the way, they were approached by a fellow who proceeded to share his various medical woes. Rav Moshe listened intently as the man related that he would be undergoing a procedure.
“How much will it cost?” Rav Moshe asked.
The man named a sum.
“And do you have enough funds?” asked Rav Moshe.
The man said that he had some funds saved up, but not enough. Rav Moshe then reached into his pockets and produced a $20 bill, which he handed to the man along with his well wishes.
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