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The date: May of 2021, just one month ago. The rest of the bochurim left the beis midrash for dinner break, but their friend Nosson* stayed behind to finish the daf he was engrossed in. This was typical of Nosson. The young man took his learning very seriously, to the point where, despite his young age, he was highly regarded by many well-known rabbanim. The Rachmastrivka Rebbe even referred to him as a ‘choshuve talmid chacham.’ The other talmidim respected him, and some even envied him – If only they knew.
Rewind nearly 20 years: A small group of family members weep over the graves of Mr. & Mrs. Cohen, a couple who passed away tragically young, leaving behind a parentless 2-year-old. The toddler cried but did not understand, as a child so young is not capable of understanding, that he would never see his mother or father again.
Nosson was passed from family to family but some would say he was raised in the beis midrash. Despite his tragic past, the boy turned to the Torah to raise him. And so he became an exceptional young man. It was not difficult to find Nosson a shidduch. Keeping it, however, was another story.
Being without parents, Nosson has no financial means with which to make a chasuna, or start a basic home. This has been a painful reminder of his loss, and as the wedding date quickly approaches, the couple still lack the essentials.
The Rachmastrivka Rebbe & Rav Naftali Nussbaum took it upon themselves to personally vouch for this exceptional young man, as well as his exceptional need. In addition to a written hascama there is also a powerful video message on a page set up to collect funds for the chasuna.
With his eyes closed in utter concentration, the Rebbe gives some background on the bochur’s life and showers his blessings on all those who help him.
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