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Moshav Matityahu Honors Rabbi And Rebbetzin Zeev Leff
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Marking twenty years of service and dedication, Moshav Matityahu paid tribute to Rabbi and Rebbetzin Zeev Leff, with an elegant "Evening of Appreciation and Thanks" at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Jerusalem. Over three hundred people participated in this evening of heartfelt emotions and hakoras hatov for Rabbi and Rebbetzin Zeev Leff.

Rabbi Meir Kessler, rav of Kiryat Sefer, spoke, as did several other rabbonim. The audience was treated to wonderful, inspirational and entertaining divrei Torah, warm and sincere praise and timely and topical insights by all the guest speakers. In addition, a wonderful letter of brochoh sent by HaRav Eliashiv was read at the dinner.

The Rav, truly moved by this outpouring of gratitude, told the "true story" of life in Israel 20 years ago including some of the hardships and tzoris. Most importantly, the Rav expressed profound hakoras hatov to the Rebbetzin.

Leaving behind a lifetime position at a North Miami Beach, Florida, congregation, Rav Leff moved to Israel to live on a hilltop high and away from all else: Moshav Matityahu. "It took me seven hours to get to Jerusalem and back again for a shiur," remarked the Rav.

But the clincher came the night many years ago that the Rav, unable to fill his car's gas tank due to a dusk-to-dawn petrol strike, had to sleep in his car at the gas station. Bewildered and outraged, the Rav parked where the attendant had suggested and fell asleep. In the middle of the night, the Rav awoke, a bit stiff but with a sense of humor. "I asked myself, `Did I make aliyah in order not to sleep in a gas station?' "

Tired, weary, but strong, the Rav affirmed that after this incident nothing could take him and his family away from Eretz Yisroel.

One of today's leading darshonim, Rav Leff's captivating lectures, compelling words and fascinating insights have inspired students, teachers and colleagues throughout the world. His warmth, care, kindness and sensitivity have touched a broad and eclectic mix of Jews in a host of prestigious institutions.

 

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