Top Rabbi's Humility Shines as He Invites Disabled Man to Dance
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Rabbi Moshe Maya invited a disabled man to dance.
- The event was Hakafot Shniyot celebrations.
- Thousands attended the gathering.
- Rabbi Maya is the elder of the Council of Torah Sages.
A heartwarming moment unfolded at the study hall of Rabbi Moshe Maya, the elder member of the Council of Torah Sages, during the Hakafot Shniyot celebrations. Thousands of people gathered for the event, which included many rabbis and public figures. The highlight of the evening was when Rabbi Maya, demonstrating profound humility, personally brought a disabled man into the circle of dancers.
The celebrations, which took place in Rabbi Maya's study hall, were attended by a large crowd who rejoiced in the traditional Hakafot Shniyot, a ceremony held on the second day of Passover. The presence of numerous rabbis and prominent public figures underscored the significance of the gathering. However, it was Rabbi Maya's compassionate gesture towards the disabled individual that captured the attention and emotion of those present, illustrating a powerful message of inclusivity and empathy.
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