Chai Elul - Story Hour With Rabbi Yitzy Erps (5776)

[Music] And now, boys and girls, we are just about ready for story time. Get ready to meet the greatest storyteller of our time. He is entertaining and fun. He will make your spine tingle from excitement and your mouth gape from awe. It's Rabbi Yitsy. Join Mendy and Kaya on a journey through time and discover the tale of the birth of the alterba. Well, hello Mandy and Ka. I see you are wearing your Yive clothing today. Sure, Zandy. Today's a really special day. That's right, Mandy. So many things happened on Kai Lello. I'll bet you already know that today is the Mahari Pragite. Yep, I read about that last magazine. It also said that the Maharal was the alter's great great great great grandfather. That's right, Mandy. Did you know that the Maharal also came from a very holy family? He is a direct descendant of David. So, as you can see, his yard site is a very special day. But isn't just the Mar's yard type. Isn't today also the day that the Balantev was born? Yes. Not only that, but on this same date revealed himself to the BM to teach him the secrets of the Tory. And later on the Bash revealed himself as a Do you kind know of another Reb who was born? The Alterb. Exactly. And then the middleba settled in the babage on kai and later on when was established they started learning on kai you kind know so much that's amazing I am so proud of you but zi if so many special things happening today there must be tons of stories about this day tell us more about kaiello you know so much more than we do with pleasure in the let me tell you a story that happened with Rabor and Rabbitson Rifka. It happened in the year 5,54 which corresponds in English to 1,744 mostly called 1744 on the English calendar. Was that before you were born Mandy? Very, very funny. But I want you to know this story happened way before even my safety was born. Barak, there has been something weighing heavily on my mind for a while. What's wrong, Rifka? What's bothering you? Hashem has not yet blessed us with a child. I want so much to have a child. You are right. Of course, I too have been domining for a child this whole time. I have an idea. Why don't you speak to your friend and Mashia? Rabbitzkshaw. He always gives you excellent advice. Raorak spoke to Mashpia. Rabbit Shaw suggested that Raorak and his wife travel to the Balent and ask him for Abraa. And so Raorak and Rabbits Rifka packed up some food and clothing and began the long journey from their home in Leosn to Meabush where the BMT of live. Meabush is 800 kilometers away from Leo. Wow, Ziti, that's 15 hours by car. That's right, Ka. If you're traveling by car. However, there were no cars or planes in those days, and the roads were not paved at all. The streets turned muddy when it rained, making it very hard for horses to move. There were not always hotels to stay in on the way either, and most of the time their food was cold. It was a hard journey. Their trip, believe it or not, could take weeks. I We've been making good time on this journey, said Borak. Borak Hashem, the roads are not too muddy. It looks like we might arrive in Meabush in time for Kai El. I hope so. I heard that the Benta makes a special suda for his every year on Kailo. introduces a whole new meaning into the avoid of el by the suda. Wait, was that the balm's birthday for bringing it? Perhaps it was, but no one knew that it was the balter's birthday on elo until the rebashab revealed it many years later. Well, I bet I know why was the day that this special started. It's because it's the first of the 12 days before Rashashana. So don't you remember the 12 days before Rashana correspond to the months of the year that just finished? We use each day to do Shouba for anything that we might have missed out in those months. That's correct. But the did not know that in the BMPO's time either. This concept was only taught 199 years later by the Fria Decarba in the year 5,74. Sorry for interrupting baby. Please continue with the story. Let's see now the last leftover we speak about. Ah yes Raik and Rabbitka won their long journey. You could well imagine how they must have felt when they arrived on the hairs to here on they arrived in Majush. After finding a small place to stay in the tiny town of Meabush. Then right after that Rabbor he started to make his way towards the bases of the holy balv. Rab was not sure what to expect when he arrived at the balshan's p of medish. As he was opening the door, he was thinking how many would there be? Did the did the ha give the holy bm to did he start his special elud or not? And then he was thinking would he have a moment alone to be able to speak to the balsh and ask him for a braha for a child. Quickly, Rabarak tiptoed over, found a place for him to stay, and then he soaked in everything that was happening all around him. In the middle of the Suda, the Bashtov suddenly turned to Rabarak with a very special message. This coming year, you'll be blessed with a child. What a special Ba. And a bor was filled with excitement. He couldn't wait until he got back to the place where he was staying with his wife and tell her the great news. When he came to the place where they were staying, he shared the news with his wife. They were both thrilled about it and they both rejoiced in great happiness. The days passed quickly and Tish arrived. Now kind although every tish was a moving experience with the balentov this year everyone felt there was something unique moisha I felt such a difference in the daring this year on roa sharing kippa I felt like we were daring with such joy and happiness it's not just you uncle usually daring is very solemn and serious but this year everyone's talking about how frail it There must have been some reason why this year is so different than usual. I am positive. And this year will be a very special year. I just don't know how or why. I guess we'll all have to wait and see. After Rab and Rabbit went into Yehides and again received the joyous news from the holy BMPto within the next year you will be hashem have a son. Thank you Reb for the braha. I promise to raise this child in the spirit ofis. As you can imagine, the journey back home to Leo, though long, was a very happy one. Rear, I am already so excited. I am completely certain the Balto's braha will come true. I must prepare myself for the arrival of our special son. I am going to travel to my sister Raba in Vitipsk. She is very learned and her husband is one of the Balmp's closest Talmid. She will teach me how to properly prepare myself for having a child. Meanwhile, back in Meabush, the Balchmp had become very ill. One night, the door closed right behind the shovels as he walked out. [Music] It's been a long time that the rebbit has not been well. I know. I know. It's getting very bad. The rebbit can't even get out of bed to wash me. It's very difficult for him. You know that? That's terrible. They were still in the middle of talking when suddenly. Did you hear what I just heard? Footsteps in the reb's room. Who could that be? I just came out of the room and I'm telling you there was no one in the room except the rabbi. As the stood there in confusion, the door to the balm's room opened and out walked the balm. The shamish and could not believe what they were seeing. The balm began to walk straight past them and walk straight to the sh. The BMP walked straight up to the beimma and then he banged three times and he [Music] said and then the BMP turned to the bewilded Shamish. Please bring me my coat, bring me an axe and bring me a lantern. But but rabbit, it's so cold outside. Nobody's even letting the animals go outside. And besides, you are you are very you are very But the BMP just stared at the shamus and he understood that he had to follow the rabbi's instructions. The shamus quickly brought the balent his coat, filled up a lantern with oil and together they stepped out into the winter night. [Music] The wind hissed viciously and the ice crunched beneath their [Applause] feet as they walked. This cold was so bitter it entered deep into one's bones and it almost froze [Music] them. The BMP and his shamus walked through the dark deserted city streets. There was not a sane though who dared to brave the cold temperatures. The shamus thought to himself, "I don't understand what's happening here at all. The weather is so dangerous even for a strong, healthy person. yet here is walking outside in this very bitter cold night. H just a few minutes ago he was lying in bed. He was very very sick. H there must be something going on. But what is it? And where are we going anyway? Must be extremely important to the rabbi to leave the house at a time like this. Hm. I wonder what it is. The Bashto Venishamist continued to the end of the city and began crossing through a dark forest. Owls hooted in the distance and the sound of the dangerous forest animals surround them. [Music] The wind would pass them. As they carefully made their way, the thick trees on following the flickering light of the lantern. The Benta finally stopped. They had reached their destination, but where were they? The only thing the Shamish could see where there was a lake of water was a frozen solid piece of ice. The Shamish shivered. And yet he knew exactly what he was supposed to do. Without asking any questions or voicing any complaints, the Shamish put the lantern down in the snow and very cautiously began to walk over to the ice. And then he knew what he had to do. He picked up that big axe and he started to chop through the ice. He had to chop very hard. The ice was very thick. The ice began to crack a little bit. And you had to zits and bang again. I got to hit it again. The ice is starting to crack. Oh, wait. Wait. I'm sleeping. Let me I got my feet back on the ground. Hashem. Okay, let me continue what I was [Music] doing. Hashem, I think this hole is big enough now. Then the Shamish raised his lantern once again and stood at their side while the BMP immersed himself in the mikvah. I'm freezing. The shamish thought to himself as he waited for the bash of to come out. But the bashive remained in the water. This is so dangerous. The water is so frigid that it can endanger someone's life to be down there for so long. I This is a constus. I must get the reb out already. What could I do? What could I do? Suddenly, the shrus had a flash of inspiration. He turned to the Reb and called, "Rabba, Rabba, the lantern is burning out. If we don't leave soon, we will be stuck here in the forest in the dark and we won't be able to find our way back home. Take an icicle off the tree and put it into the lantern. The one who makes oil burn will make the ice burn. The shamus took the icicle from the tree and put it into the lantern. And sure enough, the ice began to burn. On the way home, the BashMP told the Shamis, "Tonight is a very special night. A new Nishama has come down to earth, a Nishama that has never been a body before. He will take Eden, whose avoid Hashem is frozen like ice, and will warm them up with excitement and burning fire and a passion for doing what Hashem wants. He will reveal the hidden parts of the Tyra to the world. Kinder, do you know when this special night was? It was the night of Utes Kislave, 9 months before Kai. And that was after Reama that the Bender was talking about. Yes, it was. But at this point in time, even the Balmtov didn't know to whom this Nishama would be born. Please continue, Zi. I want to hear the rest of the story. Don't worry, you'll hear the whole thing. A few months later, in the month of Adeni, a rabbit encouraged to travel to the bal. Please travel to the Reb and inform him about our good news. The Balmp has surely he knows that we are expecting a child. Is there even a need to inform him? Of course, the Reba knows. But I want you to inform him of the good news in person. Soon enough, Raorak was standing in the Balsh's room. And without Raora saying a word, the Balshumptive said, "Mosulto." Suddenly the Balmp realized to his great delight that the child that Rabbitka was carrying was this that he was talking about. Did he tell? No, but he did shock Rabon by telling him, "I want you to make the ofu without Hashem's name." Immediately [Music] responded, be extremely careful not to tell anyone that your wife is expecting a baby. Even after the baby is born, I want you to keep the birth a secret from the other talidim. And a few months later, Wednesday morning in the year 5,55 which is 1745 in the English calendar in the town of Levson Rifk gave birth to a baby boy on that same day in Mestov was in a very happy mood. Your uncle the BMP himself died from the today. What does that mean? I don't know. Not only that, the Reb didn't say today either. The Reb looks so happy. Is this going to be another joyful tish like last year? Well, it's been a year now and we never found out what brought such shikhra to the rabbi. But the did not have to wait much longer. Right after Dimin when the Bentto sat down to his yearly suda he told it says in the Goro Baylo on Wednesday the fourth day of creation the luminaries the sun and the moon were placed in the heavens to light up the sky today anadasha a new nishama was born this child will light up the world with the light of and provide direction and guidance to all Eden in their hashem. He will have nephesh to establish the ways of and his efforts will bear fruits until the coming of Messiah. Then said and this one will comfort us. Wow. It must have been really special to have been there at that time. Back in at the Bris on Wednesday, the baby was named Schneer Salman after Rabor's father. After Roshash, now that Roshashana has passed, I want you to travel to the Balsh for the rest of the Yamim Rabor. arrive before young keeper. That ty must have been a very joyous one. Actually, it was not. To everyone's bewilderment, the balm cried very often during the darling of that year and the years that followed. What? Why is it? Well, no one found out the answer to that question until the alter rabbis of Sharon. Okay, Kinder, I think we've had enough. Please, baby, a little bit more. Okay. Okay. But right after we finish, you both need to take a s say get nego and put on your pajamas and go straight to bed. Okay, fine. When Ra went to see the BMPv, the BMPv asked him, "How is the little Schnezman doing?" He proceeded to ask in great detail about all the details of the boy's development. Raorak, please remember, keep the name and special abilities a secret. Always remember, don't tell your child about me or about in order for him to fulfill his mission in this world. He must learn about on his own and decide for himself if he wants to become aid. Time passed. Little Schneer Alman was already 2 years old. When Abon was back in Mesh Bush for another Tish with the Reb. When he came into the Bashett again asked him many questions about Zalin. My wife and I have observed that our son has a phenomenal memory. He remembers everything he hears, even if he only heard it once. Please make sure to keep all this a secret. Please, could I ask permission to bring my son to the rabbit this year on Kel for his upsh? You have my permission on the condition that no one besides you, your wife and your sister Rabbits. Oh, happy especially since the BMP had forbidden them from telling Schneer Zin about the BM. You are so right. He was very excited. When he came back home and told Rabbits and Lifka, she was a static. Before long, the year was over and they were on the wagon back to Measure Bush with their precious son. When they arrived, Rabbit Rifke and Deer took the little boy into the room. Come, let me cut you here and leave your pis and let me put my hands on your [Music] head. Little Schneer Zman was very lucky to get benched by the BMP himself. And the balant then turned to rabbits and rif and rabbits in the vera and benched them with good and sweet tears. Then he told them they must leave right away. Why did the balent cry during the yumpt of davin? You said we would find out at the alterabbas. Patience we're almost there. After the opera sat down for his yearly suda together with all his during the meal he said at the age of three a recognized that hashem is the abish and the creator of the world au had nephesh to teach other people how to serve hashem on this day three years ago a special nom came down to earth he too will have the nephesh of Abraham to teach Eden how to serve Hashem when he succeeds in this tremendous mission. His nishama will shine until the coming of Messiah. The Sultan however was also given great strength to fight him. This is the reason I often cry during the past three years because of the great challenges that lie ahead. The child's name is which means two lights. He will light up the world through two lights. The light of Nigla dra and the light of [Music] pineidus. Meanwhile, on the way home, Schneer Zman asked his mother and his aunt, "Who was that elderly id who cut my hair?" My zkite, it was Zet who cut your hair. So is that the only time that the alterb ever sold the balmtov? Yes. And even many years later when the alterba became the rebba he would always refer to the balm as za. Wow. Thank you so much Z. You really made my yv special. It was my pleasure kind. May you have a good font and may this bring you lots of in your of now don't forget to do what you promised pajamas brush your teeth and straight to bed. [Music]