Rav Shmuel gave them a candid look. “If Lev L’Achim needs me,” he said simply, “I can’t say no”
Last week, emissaries from Lev L’Achim flew from Eretz Yisrael to America to raise funds. In the wake of the war, an almost unprecedented number of Jews are seeking to learn more about their heritage, and the colossal kiruv organization is intent on rising to the occasion. Their itinerary included the Philadelphia yeshivah, and while there, they paid a visit to Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky shlita to receive his brachah.
Those in the know recognized that this visit had its roots in a favor Rav Shmuel paid Lev L’Achim nearly a decade ago. In 2015, Lev L’Achim held a dinner and Rav Shmuel was the guest of honor, landing in Eretz Yisrael shortly before the scheduled address. The following day, Rav Shmuel prepared for his flight home.
“But Rosh Yeshivah,” the organizers of the event protested, “you just got here! Why not stay in Eretz Yisrael for a few more days?”
“No,” Rav Shmuel replied, “I have to get back to yeshivah.”
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