Not long ago, a religious Jew by the name of Isaac Theil became a worldwide sensation as a result of the smallest, simplest act: He was riding home on the subway when the man sitting next to him fell asleep and leaned his head on Theil’s shoulder.
Rather than wake his slumbering seatmate, Theil sat quietly and allowed the man to continue sleeping. An onlooker snapped a picture, which was posted on social media and quickly attracted the attention of over a million people, making a profound impact on thousands.
To create a kiddush Hashem, we do not have to be extraordinary people or Torah giants. In this time of overwhelming spiritual darkness, let us do our best to create as many sparks of light as we can, as small as they may be, and we will surely reap the fruits of our efforts.
Reproduced from A Life Worth Living by Rabbi Shraga Freedman with permission of the copyright holders, ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications, Ltd.
