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"I don't need this anymore," he said to the incredulous men. His second request struck them with utter astonishment. "As soon as I get up, take the chair and throw it down the mountain." His determined instruction amazed everyone. When Rabbi Chaim-Moshe stood up on his own, they were even more amazed. All present watched as the wheelchair was pushed off the mountain, breaking into pieces along the way to the bottom. They stood in wonder as the Rabbi took several steps. None of them had seen such a miracle.
"In your merit I was healed," Rabbi Chaim-Moshe said to Mr. Sabo, his voice shaking with emotion. "I bless you with long life till ripe old age." To Mrs. Sabo he said, "I know that all this is because of you. I bless you that you will live as long as the numerical value of 'l'chaim' [98], and that you will have the strength and health to practice kindness with G-d's creations till your last day, with a clear mind."
This heart-felt blessing was fulfilled in its entirety. Mrs. Sabo died on her 98th birthday. Several years before she became very ill. It seemed her end was near. Her son, who was taking care of her, heard her whisper, "Master of the world, I'm not giving up on the blessing of the tzaddik." Immediately after her health improved. She recovered and lived according to the wondrous blessing of Rabbi Chaim-Moshe Mendel. Till her last day she occupied herself with charity and helping others, among them many elderly and lonely people.
Translated from Sichat HaShevua by Mrs. C.R. Benami, revised and supplemented by Rabbi Yerachmiel Tilles. Rabbi Yerachmiel Tilles of Tsfat is co-founder of ASCENT. His email list for stories is in its 28th year. To join the list a/o his WhatsApp group for Saturday night Audio, Video and Zoom stories, go to AscentOfSafed.com or WhatsApp +972-526-770-137.
