Every Wednesday afternoon, student volunteers from the Lubavitch Yeshiva would interrupt their studies for several hours, for a program called “Released Time” where they would travel to New York City’s public schools, bring the students to local synagogues and teach them about their traditions. One studious young man wrote to the Rebbe, asking to be excused from participating in the program, as he felt he was wasting his time. First, he wrote, he didnt think that he actually achieved very much, every week he recited prayers with the children, but didnt believe that the prayer sessions had any lasting effect. Second, it took three or four hours out of his day, he felt that his time would be better spent furthering his studies. The Rebbe replied: “I want you to know that on Wednesday afternoons, all of the souls in Gan Eden, including Moses himself, envy you for the unique opportunity you have each week to say Shema Yisrael and recite a blessing with a Jewish child. Their souls no longer have the opportunity to interact with Jewish children and bring them closer to their Father in Heaven. Do you know what they would give for the privilege that you have?”
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:44:54 +0000
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