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On a cold wintry night in Israel, four soldiers are on patrol protecting the Israeli citizens as they sleep in their warm beds. The hour is nearing 2:00 a.m. and they have been on patrol for six hours already. They are tired and cold.
Of all the myriad of titles that my father, HaRav Yaakov ben Yitzchak Eliezer zt”l, successfully and valiantly achieved and earned in his lifetime, the ones that were most valued and cherished, and of which he was most proud, were “Dad” and “Zayde Jack.” His family always came first, above all else, and his deep love and devotion for my dear mother a”h, my sister, and me were a blessing and special gift from Hashem to us.
On Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah, November 23, 2019, the world lost a person in my eyes who was one of the 36 of the world. Reb Berish Teichman (Reb Yisachar Dov Berish ben Reb Avraham z”l), was a man who lived his whole life in the name of Hashem. The first pasuk in this week’s parshah states, “And the life of Sarah Imeinu was 100 years, 20 years, and seven years.” Rashi comments that all the years of Sarah’s life were equally good. But were they? Sarah suffered tremendously in her lifetime. She was barren, she experienced famine, and was taken captive by Pharoah and Avimelech. However, our mother Sarah always said that everything was “gam zo l’tovah,” this too is for the good.” She was aware that everything was from HaKadosh Baruch Hu, and therefore must be good.
Recap: Sender finally has the opportunity to tell Wilbur what happened and that he was only taking the blame for giving away the plans to protect the Wright brothers. Wilbur says Orville and he thought he was innocent. They knew he was an Orthodox Jew, and it was out of character for him to do something like that.
Aron Beidner was a Holocaust survivor who merited to live to 104.
My father Aron Beidner passed away in August of 2021 of COVID-related pneumonia. He had just celebrated his 104th birthday in July. Everyone said he was blessed with years. I had to agree. Though in my eyes and heart, he was far too young to die. I wrote the following essay and poem while he was still alive. I never felt quite ready to share these reflections until now. In light of recent events around the world and the commemoration Kristallnacht/Night of the Broken Glass, I feel they hold greater significance and a more sacred place in the world. I respectfully share them with you.
NEW YORK NEWS
The New York City Marathon was back at full capacity for the first time since 2019, with some new records being made. Evan Chebet from Kenya beat out the Ethiopian Shura Kitata by 13 seconds to take the men’s race with a finishing time of 2 hours, 8 minutes, and 41 seconds. Sharon Lokedi, also of Kenya, won the women’s race in 2 hours, 23 minutes, and 23 seconds. In the wheelchair race, Marcel Hug of Switzerland broke a course record when he finished in 1 hour, 25 minutes and 26 seconds and won for the fifth time, tying the record for most ever wins in the wheelchair race. Meanwhile, Jewish rapper Kosha Dillz (Rami Matan Even-Esh) ran the marathon for the first time to raise money for Holocaust survivors.
