Rabbi Menachem Binyomin Paskesz, Shlit”a, one of the directors of the World Organization for the Dissemination of the Torah of Zera Shimshon, relates a remarkable incident that happened to him:
One day, toward the end of the vacation season, I listened to a message that had arrived on my phone during the night. It was from an esteemed Rabbi living in Chicago. In the recording, he thanked me for the wonderful book “Zera Shimshon Yom Yom” that I had sent him about six months earlier, with the intention of increasing the number of people studying Zera Shimshon in his community.
In his message, he shared how much he enjoyed the book and how blessed he felt to be able to spread the teachings and merits of the sacred Torah of Zera Shimshon, known for its spiritual power. He added a note of apology — explaining that for some reason he had forgotten to call me when the book arrived. He ended his message by saying that there was no need for me to call him back, since it was merely a simple, routine expression of gratitude.
Or so he thought...
Not even a minute passed when one of my grandsons called me to ask about an issue related to an insurance company I happen to know. During the conversation, he shared some family news. Among other things, he mentioned that his twin brother and his family had missed a connecting flight in Chicago, on his way to New York, due to a delay in departure from Switzerland. The replacement flight would not take off until late the next morning. He described how difficult the situation was and the hard night that awaited them: they were stranded with their entire family, with no money, no kosher food, no place to sleep, and no synagogue nearby. They knew no one in Chicago — a completely foreign place to them. After a long flight from Europe, they were exhausted, hungry, and without any options. My grandson, on the other end of the line, was about to hang up without even asking for help, realizing that there was seemingly nothing I could do for them from so far away.
But at that very moment, I clearly perceived the hand of Hashgachah pratit (Divine Providence). I told him excitedly: —Call me again in a few minutes; with Hashem’s help, I hope to have good news.
I had no contacts in faraway Chicago — but HaKadosh Baruj Hu had already prepared the solution, through the merit of Rabbeinu, the author of Zera Shimshon, who brings about so many salvations.
Immediately, I called the Rabbi from Chicago who had left me that message. As I dialed, I thought to myself: “He believes there’s no need for me to return his call... but many are the plans in a man’s heart, and with Hashem there are no coincidences — every moment is measured and directed from Above.”
I told him about my grandson, who was stranded at the airport with his family, and asked if perhaps he knew of any Jew who might be able to host them, even just for that night.
As soon as he heard the situation, he replied without hesitation: —In half an hour I’ll be there! I’ll personally go to the airport, pick them up, and bring them to my home. There they’ll be able to stay, eat, rest, study, and pray. I’ll welcome them with royal honor, as befits the grandchildren of one who spreads the study of the sacred Zera Shimshon.”
Of course, the Rabbi kept his word faithfully. Instead of spending a nightmare night at the airport, my grandson and his family enjoyed exemplary hospitality — with food, lodging, and everything they needed — just as befits the descendants of Avraham Avinu, alav Hashalom. They even managed to pray Maariv at the last minyan of the community, shortly before midnight.
Once again, we witnessed that the merit of Zera Shimshon protects not only those who study and spread his Torah, but also their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They too are worthy of special Divine providence and wondrous salvations.
And all this came about thanks to that very copy of “Zera Shimshon Yom Yom” that had been sent to increase Torah study in Chicago. HaKadosh Baruj Hu orchestrated all the events and the exact timing so that the rabbi would call precisely then to express his gratitude for the book — and through that merit, my family received a great kindness from Heaven.
