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The Man Who Turned Down NIS 300,000

Yad L’Achim’s report left no room for doubt in Michael’s mind. “As far as I am concerned,” he said, “the case is closed. I am a member of the Jewish people and will not lend a hand to increasing the power of missionary sects that unfortunately still exist in the country.

No Shortcuts in the Dollar Line

When he came to the Rebbe to receive a dollar with a blessing, he would wait in the long line together with everyone despite his age. People would approach him and ask why he was waiting like the others: “Such an elderly, honored philanthropist would surely be permitted to skip the line.” Dovid would tell them, out of reverence, “When you come to the Rebbe, you need to wait in line.”