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28 Nisan 5759 - April 14, 1999 | Mordecai Plaut, director Published Weekly
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With this introduction, we present

Hospitality Supreme

There's a lady in our kehilla who uses a bedroom to sell paperware. Whenever I go, I 'announce' myself on the intercom, then go straight upstairs, serve myself, and then call Mrs. X. to settle the bill. This saves her much precious time.

On one such a shopping trip to Mrs. X I encountered Rebbetzin Y by the stairs, talking to another woman. I excused myself and they stepped aside. As usual, I called out my name on the intercom and started to walk upstairs. Rebbetzin Y asked if she could help me.

"No, thank you. I'm fine. I'll give you a shout when I'm ready."

"Very good, but are you sure you're alright?"

"Oh, yes. Boruch Hashem, I'm fine. I hope you and yours are the same."

"Yes, Boruch Hashem, everyone is well. Would you excuse me please, as I am busy in the kitchen."

"Of course."

I wondered what Rebbetzin Y was doing in the kitchen, but it wasn't my business to ask. I hoped it wasn't because Mrs. X was ill. I continued upstairs and as I turned on to the landing, I thought, "Hmmm, that's queer. There are bunk beds now in the shop. She must have changed rooms....."

I called downstairs, "Which bedroom, please?"

"Use whichever one you want, and you are welcome to stay as long as you want."

"No, I mean which room is the shop in."

"You must have the wrong house, then."

After you have had a good laugh at my expense, let's focus on the Rebbetzin. Doesn't it say a lot for her? Who else would offer such hospitality?

 

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