Mama Rochel's Tears and the Power of Prayer

Reb Chaim Shmuelevitz ZT”L, Rosh Yeshivas Mir would say on these Pesukim with great emotion “And I your son Chaim says Vein [cry] Mama Rochel, Vein Mama Rochel”. The Mirrer Rosh Yeshiva Reb Nosson Tzvi Finkel ZT”L, would often quote his uncle’s words, with great emotion and fervor. It is noteworthy that his Yohrtzeit is also on 11 Cheshvon, as Rochel Imeinu. Zechusom Yagein Aleinu.