When Rabbi Schach passed away, almost every male child born in the Lithuanian sector that year was named after him, but only with the two first names: Elazar Menachem. But Reuven Paul, the volunteer of Jerusalem, gave his son all three names: Elazar Menachem Man, which also includes Rabbi Schach's last name, which became his first name. Last night, the bar mitzvah was celebrated at the Beit Vegan guesthouse.
MK Degel HaTorah, Uri Maklev, came to wish the bar mitzvah groom Mazal Tov. Minutes later, he was already engaged in a lively conversation with Rubi Shemesh and Ze'evi Sofer about politics. One picture and Maklev immediately tries to dodge. "Where are you going? Let's take one picture," one of the bystanders tells him. And Maklev responds: "This will ruin everyone's mandates.".
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Everyone's favorite singer, Avi Miller, who was at the event on duty, came down from the stage for a few minutes just to take a picture with the Western Wall Rabbi, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, who whispered in his ear, "And where is the rabbi now?" we asked. "He's studying chevruta," was the answer.
The comedian Abba Turetzky, who arrived all smiles, gave hugs and kisses to everyone he met. Avi Miller, who was nicknamed "the sweet one," even received a slap from him, similar to Rabbi Ovadia. This is so that he will remember and understand how much it hurt us.
My son's father, Reuven Paul (from Meyyon), known throughout Jerusalem as an active volunteer in all existing organizations, suddenly stood next to me and said: "Take a picture of me, even those who don't usually take pictures. This is the owner of the catering. Take a picture for us." I took a picture. .
At the honor table, the grandparents sat and discussed halachic matters regarding the Hanukkah candle and its mitzvah, and whether we should go out with an electric Hanukkah candle. We didn't stay for the continuation of the halachic discussion. If this really interests you - go learn.
Yaki Apple, a man from one of the Haredi colonies on the southern road, who observes Shmita this year and every year, talked to his friends about the advancement of technological devices and said: "Leave it, I'd rather have a device that only makes calls than a walking computer.".
The designer prepared a suitcase for a yeshiva boy who is beginning his wanderings as a Ben Torah student, with the name of the Bar Mitzvah groom written in gold letters on the suitcase, made entirely of chocolate. They also didn't forget to prepare a small box for the boy's Borsellino hat.
""Did you photograph Yaakov Asher?" one of the guests asked me. I looked around and didn't see Yaakov Asher. Then he showed me on a side table someone who looked exactly like him. "This is Yaakov Asher," he insisted. I smiled and said to myself: It would be interesting to bring the two together.
Nachman Orlanczyk, better known as Moshe Zuchmir, and the son's father shook hands and updated each other on the news and events that had occurred since the beginning of the Bar Mitzvah.
And if the Bar Mitzvah groom's name is Elazar Menachem Mann, it makes sense that one of the Eshaik family members would come to wish Mazal Tov. So a representative did arrive, but hurried away. "My brother got married last week. There are seven blessings tonight.".
The Bar Mitzvah groom was about to deliver his sermon, the grandparents asked for some quiet, but minutes later they told him that he had done his duty - and he was invited to go dancing with his friends.
Tzuki Greenwald, who volunteers with the groom's father in the same organization, and the handler from Moida who arrived together, wished everyone lots of good luck and that they would only see each other on holidays. "In the Moida system, is it on holidays?" someone asked. "According to the situation today, one person who preferred not to be identified answered, "The Moida system is more of a house of mourning.".
Sami Grossman, the most well-known volunteer of the ZAKA organization, came to talk to Tzuki about the attack in the Har Nof massacre. Sitting to the side was Haim Weingarten, who said: "I came for the celebrations, don't involve me in the stories.".
Seconds later, with a tremendous noise, an entire tray of plates that were on their way to the kitchen was dropped. "Boez, move away," Sami Grossman shouted at me. "Why?" I asked. And he replied: "For a moment it seemed to me that this was another terrorist attack... I didn't want you to get hurt.".
And minutes before I left, the chairman of ZAKA, Yehuda Meshi Zahav, arrived to wish me good luck. Abba Turetzki couldn't resist and actually asked for a photo with Yoda, telling me: "Later, write that Yehuda asked to be photographed with me...""
