The Last Hoshana Rabbah in Russia

Shemini Atzeres
5787
English

The last Hoshaana Raba during the late afternoon I was standing near the Rebbe's door, and out came R. Eliyahu Chaim Althoiz (may G-d avenge his blood), and he repeated what the Rebbe had just told him: "I am a bit afraid – though there is no reason at all to be afraid. It seems to be my mother's influence; she is easily frightened."

8. In Russia, in 5688 (1927).

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