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N SMay 14, 2025
A gadol (maybe Rav Yitzchak Hutner) said that what inspired him most in his life was that his mother made a grand siyum when he made his first siyum. It was perhaps not even a siyum that an adult could say the hadran and kaddish, but as a boy, it was a significant accomplishment. She set their dining room table as for Shabbos – during the week, and told the entire family to dress in Shabbos begadim (clothing)! Just seeing her caring and respect for what he was doing, inspired him greatly!
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N SMay 14, 2025
The cake story is amazing. I would just suggest to a person in that situation – or any such similar situation where one has a powerful lesson or insight, SAY IT TO THE OTHERS! Even though they may respond that THEY have NOT had such an experience, you never know; maybe they’ll remember something similar from their youth, and/or maybe they'll be so inspired by your sincerity that they'll follow you back! And even if not, it still inspires them deep down. (At least we have the story now!)
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Zvi HirschbergMay 12, 2025
As usual, amazing and inspiring