He began to take loans to repay the Rebbe. It was not an easy task, yet he managed to gather the complete amount and departed to visit the Rebbe after investing significant effort. He approached the Rebbe, conveyed the positive update, and asserted he had the money to repay the loan.
He was stunned to discover, however, that the rebbe had refused the money, stating that Hashem had already rewarded him with other resources and that hence the money could not be accepted.
Mr. Morris, who had never experienced such kindness and dedication from another Jew, was genuinely moved by this and started to cry, telling the Rebbe: I wish to repent and become a G-d-fearing Jew. He implored the Rebbe to guide him toward genuine repentance.
Once Mr. Morris accepted the Rebbe's invitation to learn with him, he swiftly adopted the Torah lifestyle and Judaism, becoming a devout Yid. A Yid rediscovered his Torah roots thanks to the Rebbe's kindness and Kiruv efforts. Mr. Morris went to thank his friend Mr. Hansberg, to whom he owed a great deal. They studied Torah together and developed a close relationship! This is a great illustration of the advantages of showing kindness to another Yid.
