An 82-Year-Old Bar Mitzvah

by CrownHeights.info

Lubavitch bochur Yossi Farro has become famous for his exploits putting on Tefillin with the rich and famous across the globe. His most recent exploit took place outside Art Basel with an 82-year-old Jew.

“Met Richard outside Art Basel and asked if he’d like to wrap tefillin,” Farro said. “He said no—never had in his life. I knew I couldn’t let this moment pass!”

After some convincing, Richard finally agreed that if Farro got him into Art Basel, he would put on Tefillin. Luckily, Farro had an extra ticket.

“Deal made, we wrapped tefillin together, and as we finished, I asked his age. ’82,’,” Farro said

“You’ve never done this before?”

“Yup.”

A first-time mitzvah at 82! What a moment.