Honesty and the IRS: Volume 5, Issue 45, Nitzavim

September 20, 2025; 27 Elul, 5785 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shleimah of Yair Nissan Ben Sara

The trait of Emes—absolute integrity—shaped every aspect of Rav Moshe Feinstein ZT”L’s life, from his responsa to his daily conduct and character. In order to escape the military draft in Russia, he obtained a birth certificate listing him as five years older, a date that later appeared on his passport and other official documents upon arriving in the United States. Accordingly, when he reached the age of sixty-five according to the official documents, he began to receive Social Security checks. However, Rav Moshe would not take any money that he was not entitled to...

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Don't You Remind me? Volume 5, Issue 44, Ki Savo

September 13, 2025; 20 Elul, 5785 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shlemah of Maayan Emunah Chaya bas Channa Leah

A wealthy individual once visited the Chofetz Chaim, stating that they had previously met and expressing confidence that the Chofetz Chaim remembered him. The Chofetz Chaim replied that he received many visitors and could not confirm that he remembered everyone. A student accompanying the Chofetz Chaim suggested to the visitor that the Chofetz Chaim did remember him but chose not to acknowledge it due to humility. The Chofetz Chaim reiterated that he did not recall the individual...

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The Lakewood Mashgiach’s Friend: Volume 5, Issue 43, Ki Saitzay

September 6, 2025; 13 Elul, 5785 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shleimah of Yair Nissan Ben Sara

Rav Matisyahu Solomon ZT”L was the Mashgiach (Yeshiva supervisor) of Beis Medrash Gavoha (BMG) in Lakewood, New Jersey and was renowned for many things including being very careful regarding the character trait of Emes (honesty). Rav Matisyahu was also the go-to person in Lakewood for direction and advice and often spoke to people until the wee hours of the morning.

There was a young man who very much wanted to attend the circus. His parents felt that it was not an appropriate environment for him and were wary of letting him go. However, they suggested that he pose the question to Rav Matisyahu...

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