Parshas Bahaloscha 5785
- Torah Tavlin
- Jun 12
- 2 min read
דבר אל אהרן ואמרת אליו בהעלתך את הנרות ... (ח-ב)
MASHAL: With the late passing of the Riverdale Rosh Yeshivah, R’ Avraham Yitzchok Ausband zt”l, less than a year ago, many stories of his greatness have surfaced. Among the many attributes he possessed, was his complete dedication to the growth of each of his talmidim. Fondly known as “Rav Avremel,” he led his yeshivah in Riverdale, New York, for almost 44 years where a common theme was echoed by thousands of talmidim: “Rav Avremel was a rebbi for life.”
Once, a bachur called him late Thursday afternoon with wonderful news: after searching for a shidduch for years, he was finally getting engaged! The L’chaim was to take place after Shabbos, since his parents had not yet met the girl.
“But you and she agreed to get engaged?” the Rosh Yeshivah asked excitedly. “Yes!” was the happy reply.
The Rosh Yeshivah wished him an exhilarating mazel tov, like only he knew how, but he had one more question. “So when should I say Nishmas? Today, or should I wait until your parents meet her and it’s official?”
Another individual related: A week after the zman started I received a call from Rav Avremel saying, “Your son was mechaven to Rav Akiva Eiger’s kushya today! He is all excited, I suggest you react accordingly.”
Which the father did, reinforcing that he has it in him to succeed. Such was the dedication he had to his students!
NIMSHAL: Hashem told Moshe, “Speak to Aharon and say to him, ‘When you draw up the lamp wicks.’” Chazal explain, Aharon was instructed to make sure the lights were lit enough that they “draw up” on their own. As the Menorah represents the light of Torah, this alludes to every teacher of Torah - teach your students with such dedication until they “shine” on their own!