(Sponsored Content) The Biale Rebbe is returning to Teaneck. He will be staying at the home of Mr. and Dr. Sahba and Faranak Azar beginning Monday, March 28. Although the Rebbe has been visiting annually for some years now, every year his visit inspires stories of miracles seen and experienced firsthand as a result of his blessing.
Everyone wants to understand: what is it that draws so many people to see the Biale Rebbe again and again? What is it that causes thousands of people from different backgrounds to seek out the Rebbe?
Read on for some miraculous tales from the Rebbe’s inspirational life.
Seven Missed Calls
A young smiling couple waited to meet the Rebbe, and the young woman shared her story: When I reached marriageable age, the years passed and my destined match was still delayed. Last year word reached me that the Biale Rebbe was coming to Great Neck. I made an appointment and waited with the rest of the crowd to meet him. When the moment arrived, I was very emotionally moved as the Rebbe read my name, gave me instructions and blessed me with all his heart. As soon as I left the room, my caller ID informed me that I had missed seven calls. You won’t believe this, but as soon as I left the Rebbe’s room I received a phone call suggesting the dream match I had prayed for. Here we are now, a happy couple, waiting to receive our blessing from the Rebbe!
Your Match Is Close, Very Close; You Have No Idea Just How Close
Another woman shared a story of her own: I came to the Rebbe asking for a blessing for my daughter to find her bashert. I just sat there and cried. The Rebbe said to me: “Don’t cry, your daughter’s match is very close. You have no idea just how close.” Several weeks passed and my daughter shared her good news. Things started to get serious and before long we were celebrating her engagement to a wonderful boy. As my daughter relayed the happenings of this shidduch, I suddenly realized that this suggestion started on the very day I spoke to the Rebbe.
Moving to Teaneck? You’ll have a tinok!
Another miracle, this one involving a play on words. The word Teaneck in English is similar to the word tinok in Hebrew, which means “baby.” However, in our case it actually happened. Here is the story: We married and began our life together. We lived in a big city, progressing in our life goals, except for the fact that our prayers for children went unanswered. As time passed, we began medical treatment. Unfortunately, we could see no light at the end of the tunnel. A year passed. We found out the Rebbe was going to be in our area. We went to him for a blessing and we told him that we just bought an apartment in Teaneck. The Rebbe said: “Mazal tov! Teaneck! Tinok! You will soon have a tinok, a baby.” The doctors were just as surprised as we were when within a year of moving to Teaneck our baby was born.
I Was Certain I Was Doomed, But the Rebbe Saved My Life!
You know how it is, when you have 1 million you’re still not satisfied and you want more and more! Sometimes you succeed and sometimes…well, that is what happened to me. I was at a young age when I joined my father in his business. I immediately wanted to conquer the whole world. I bought one asset after another. My portfolio continued to grow; the bank gave me credit and I continued to purchase. Until one day the bank foreclosed on everything without any prior notice. The bank noticed that the flow was not covering the costs and they put a lien on everything! My explanations and pleadings fell on deaf ears. I was embarrassed to leave my house. I had ruined everything. I was in deep despair. Friday night I went to a synagogue close to where I live and I saw excitement and preparations for a guest who was in town. The Biale Rebbe was in my neighborhood and the tisch was to be held at my neighbor’s house. My neighbor forced me to come to the tisch. You won’t regret it, he promised me. Before Kiddush the Rebbe gave a short speech. He said: Even when everything seems bleak, and a Jew feels like he has lost everything, if he accepts upon himself to strengthen his faith, he is never alone. He can always find a way out. I felt the Rebbe was talking only to me. Rising from the deep pit I was in, I have once again purchased properties. It is with great gratitude to Hashem that I deduct maaser (one-tenth) from each asset I purchase. I thank Hashem for sending me the Biale Rebbe to save me.
Many share similar stories about how the Rebbe helped or saved them. Young couples who were having shalom bayit issues and with the Rebbe’s mentoring restored marital harmony and happiness. Businessmen who reaped great success after receiving the Rebbe’s blessing. Childless couples who had all but lost hope were blessed with children. People who were being harassed by the legal system and could not sleep at night from fear were miraculously straightened out after receiving the Rebbe’s blessing. So, it is really no surprise that there are always huge crowds waiting to meet the Rebbe.
The Father of Orphans
The Rebbe’s institutions are famous throughout Israel. The center is based in Bnei Brak, and there are branches all over the country. However, his favorite project is the welfare of “his” orphans. Hundreds of children throughout the world call him “father.” Among the many institutions under his auspices is the yeshiva gevoah called Mishkan Shimon Biale, which is in Beitar Illit. The institution for widows and orphans is under the Rebbe’s direct administration. The orphans receive everything they need of the best quality and quantity. This includes clothing, shoes, scholarship, dorm service and of course pocket money. All this is naught compared to the personal attention the Rebbe bestows upon them. As far as the Rebbe is concerned they are his fully adopted children. His house is their house, their worries become his own. The Rebbe follows after their studies and makes sure they have personal tutors.
Outstanding Development in Biale Institutions in Israel
For many years, the special institution in which the Rebbe’s “children” reside has been an old building in the town of Beitar Illit that is close to Jerusalem. The building is old and dilapidated. In the winter the rain leaks in, in the summer it is more of a furnace. This year the Rebbe reached a decision: NO MORE! “My wonderful children” deserve better! A new campus is now being built on Kedushas Levi Street in the heart of Beitar Illit. The campus will include spacious classrooms, computer and game rooms, a fully equipped dormitory and a modern kitchen, for the welfare of the students for whom the building is home.
In addition to the above, a huge chesed center is being built on Daf Hayomi Street. The Rebbe is renowned for his acts of chesed. His is the first address to which needy widows and orphans turn. Truckloads containing everything possible are sent on every erev chag to provide the needy with everything they need for Yom Tov. Clothing, shoes, fish, meat, chicken, goodies and, last but not least, a hefty check to lighten their sorrow-filled hearts. Very often the Rebbe takes part in weddings where he acts as the “father” on both sides.
Around the Clock
As day turns to dusk in New York, the phones in Israel become alive! Now it is the Jews of Israel’s turn. They call non-stop asking the Rebbe for blessings and advice. It is the Yidden in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and New Jersey who are calling. It makes no difference, they are all his children. Hundreds of emails are sent to the Rebbe’s office daily, and the Rebbe devotes precious hours to answer them personally. He carries these requests with him and remembers them in his daily prayers. The burden becomes his own. He is with them in their sorrow and delights in their happiness. Seven gabbaim are employed throughout the day to provide immediate response to the thousands calling the Rebbe. How happy are the gabbaim when they can inform the Rebbe of another baby born, a couple engaged or yet another miraculous turn of events!
Education and Marital Happiness
Amongst his other vast talents is the Rebbe’s deep understanding in matters of education. Parents worldwide call him for advice in educational dilemmas. Very often the Rebbe’s advice leaves the parents in surprise. Yet it is this very unique approach that eventually brings about a positive change to the entire family. Homes that were full of strife and angst are now happy, warm nests. So too, many issues of marital distress were solved by applying the Rebbe’s insightful advice. Restoring peace at home is high on the Rebbe’s list of priorities. Many hopeless couples who were already applying for divorce had a miraculous turnabout, enabling the holy Shechina to dwell in yet another Jewish home.
The Rebbe Knows
A couple enters the Rebbe’s chambers. The Rebbe looks at the kvittel and tells the husband, “You have to honor your wife! If you will respect your wife, your problems will be solved.” The woman bursts out crying. This is the first time they met the Rebbe, and he is aware of everything going on between them. The Rebbe is unconcerned about the tens of people waiting outside and patiently expounds on the importance of domestic peace. The Rebbe gives them detailed instructions on how to bring their hearts closer. The Rebbe tells them that the key to happiness and success as well as nachat from their children lies in the respect shown between the parents. And so, another couple exits with a happy smile on their faces. After a while the Rebbe’s secretary receives a note from the wife saying: “The Rebbe saved our marriage!!!”
The Rebbe’s Visit to Teaneck
The Rebbe will be staying in Teaneck beginning Monday, March 28, at the house of the honorable Mr. and Dr. Sahba and Faranak Azar, 286 Ogden Avenue, Teaneck. On Friday night, April 1, Parshat Tazria, there will be an oneg Shabbat and tisch held at the Azar residence, beginning at 9 p.m.
The most special part of the Rebbe’s tisches is always the famous Kiddush the Rebbe makes. It is well known that the Rebbe’s Kiddush is capable of bringing about great miracles. The emotive singing and dancing at the Rebbe’s tisches elevates its participants to a standard of “me’ein olam habah.” This is always followed with an abundance of divrei Torah and hashkafa.
Beginning this Monday, March 28, the residents of Teaneck and its surrounding communities will have this unique opportunity. If you have not yet had the merit of meeting the Rebbe and would like to book an appointment for a personal consultation, blessing or advice, call the Rebbe’s private secretary now (English speaking) at 917-272-4045 or via WhatsApp at 5162310379, or send an email to [email protected].
