A son came to him: To Yuelish Kraus, known as Kambatz of the Haredi community, and his wife Rochel, their 16th child was born this morning.
Yuelish, congratulations!
""Thank you. Best wishes.".
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How do you get along with all 16?
""They raise each other, I don't do anything.".
True to the zealous tradition, Yoelish refuses to accept a subsidy from the state for the birth, and pays 8,000 shekels himself.
Isn't it expensive for you?
""The child is worth much more.".
You spent 128,000 shekels on births alone...
""Let's get along, God willing, it's not expensive, there is help from the community.".
In light of the conversion law passed today, Yuelish tells us that he is already going to register his son in the genealogy book of the 'Ultra-Orthodox Community'.
Today, the law was also passed that makes the punishment for stone throwers more severe. How will this affect the demonstrations?
""We don't throw stones, and those who do don't do it with the intention of hurting anyone. I checked the law today.".
Mitzvot require intention...
""Maybe it's good, that way those who throw stones will stop.".
In conclusion, Yoelish invites us to come to the covenant: "Come, next year too, with God's help.".
For those who don't happen to know, Kraus is one of the leading organizers of the Haredi community's demonstrations on every issue - from Sabbath desecration to grave desecration.
But he is also one of the greatest hosts in Jerusalem. In his cramped two-room apartment, he manages to accommodate, in addition to his 16 children, many other young men who come to enjoy Shabbat and just exchange words with the most picturesque man in Mea Shearim.
