The Jewish community in Lita decided to establish a Jewish hospital, and a meeting was held for this purpose, chaired by the Chofetz Chaim, z”tl. Several wealthy men attended the meeting, and each of them pledged significant donations. One donated a hospital bed, and some even donated several beds. The Chofetz Chaim showed much respect to the wealthy men for using their wealth for such a noble purpose. Several talmidei yeshivohs also attended the meeting, and the Chofetz Chaim also treated them with great respect. One of the wealthy men became angry at this, and said, “Is this right? We are the ones donating money, and they also receive honor?” He actually stood up and asked the Chofetz Chaim, “How many beds did the benei yeshivohs donate?” The Chofetz Chaim answered immediately, “What are you saying? Each one of them gave fifty beds! The wealthy man was astounded and asked, “What do you mean that they gave fifty beds? We, with all our wealth donated only ten beds at the most, and they gave fifty?” The Chofetz Chaim repeated his answer, and said, “Yes, yes, each one of them gave fifty beds which will not be needed. Each one of them donates the prevention of fifty sick people! They donate the beds which will not be needed in the hospital! The Torah protects and saves! Their Torah will save many people from sicknesses and travails!
Posted on: Sun, 02 Nov 2014 00:48:58 +0000
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