Some of the greatest instances of kiddush Hashem emerge from displays of Jewish unity, even on a small level.
Rabbi Naftali Steinfeld (name changed), was once driving near the Verrazano Bridge on a Friday afternoon when he spotted a disabled minivan at the side of the road, with a Jewish family standing beside it. The police had already come to the family’s aid, but Rabbi Steinfeld decided to pull over and see if he could be of any assistance.
Since there was only a short time remaining until Shabbos, he offered to drive the man’s children to their destination while he finished dealing with the police. The other motorist gratefully accepted the offer.
“Wait a minute,” the policeman interjected. “You don’t even know this man, and you’re going to entrust your kids to him?”
“Why not?” the other Jew grinned, to the policeman’s amazement. “After all, we are all one family!”
Let us all be aware of the far-reaching impact of every one of our actions, and be certain that they always reflect properly on Hashem and on His people.
Reproduced from Living Kiddush Hashem by Rabbi Shraga Freedman with permission of the copyright holders, ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications, Ltd.
