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