Rabbi A. Sh. came to participate in the classes held at Hechal Hayeshuot, the Zera Shimshon Bet Midrash of Jerusalem, and shared his personal story with those present:
Baruch Hashem, for many years now I have been deeply connected to the holy and merit-filled book, Zera Shimshon. I was among the first to participate in the very first class given in Jerusalem — perhaps even the first fixed class of its kind in all the Land of Israel — which at that time took place in the Har Tzvi Bet Midrash and today is held at the Zera Shimshon Bet Midrash on 10 Hatzvi Street. Since then, I have been connected to this book with all my soul, my spirit, and my being. Baruch Hashem, over the years I have witnessed many salvations; but the reason I am here today is as follows:
Before the start of the school year, my wife, who runs a small home daycare, found herself in a complex situation. According to the regulations of the Ministry of Economy, if the number of children reached five, her salary would increase significantly. However, at that time, she only had four children enrolled. She tried to contact acquaintances and neighbors in the area to see if anyone wanted to send their child to our daycare, but everyone had already settled their arrangements.
Days before the school year began, I attended the hilula (anniversary of passing) of the Zera Shimshon, which took place on the 6th of Elul. On my way to the event, I made a resolution: in addition to the regular study I already do from the book, I committed to making a significant donation to the World Association for the Spread of the Torah of Zera Shimshon, in order to be a partner in all the great work they do to fulfill the will of the Tzadik. Thus, while my mind was full of thoughts and my lips murmured prayers and supplications, I entered the impressive hilula, having the merit of being among thousands of Jews who, with Heavenly help, had already seen salvations thanks to the powerful blessings of the Zera Shimshon.
The elevated atmosphere experienced at that event is impossible to describe with words; only someone who was there can understand it. There were people who had come to give thanks and praise for the miracles and wonders they had already witnessed, and others who awaited Divine mercy, eager to connect with his wonderful Torah and achieve a salvation. I felt part of both groups: on one hand, I had already witnessed numerous great salvations over the years; but on the other, I was at a crossroads where only the enrollment of a fifth child in the daycare would allow us, with Hashem's help, to obtain a significant salary increase. My wife's entire livelihood hung in the balance: either an economic improvement or an enormous effort for minimal pay.
During the festive and special meal, my inner strength and faith in the power of the righteous Tzadik intensified even more. I decided with renewed determination to continue studying his Torah, and as I left the venue, I was full of confidence and hope that I would undoubtedly see more salvations and blessings—especially regarding what I needed immediately: for one more child to join my wife’s daycare.
Dear friends, I knew with certainty that salvation would come. But I never imagined it would happen with such extraordinary speed. Well, the very next morning — that same day, the 6th of Elul, the day of the hilulá — a neighbor from the neighborhood called. With great shyness and no small amount of hesitation — and after apologizing for daring to inquire so close to the start of the school year — she asked if there was still room in the daycare. Of course, the answer was yes, and her son was enrolled immediately. My wife’s joy and mine knew no bounds.
After having seen all this, I can only exclaim: "Blessed is the generation in which resides our Master, Rabbi Shimshon Chaim Nachmani!"
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Part of the audience at the Hilula
