17 Sivan 5786
When I arrived on aliyah in Eretz Yisrael in 1996, it did not mark the end of my spiritual journey. It was the proper beginning of it. One of the most important elements of any life journey is the people you meet along the way who leave their own unique impression upon your soul.
Eretz Yisrael is home to many larger-than-life characters, some of whom I have been privileged to meet personally. One such "character" was Avraham Herzlich. I was privileged to hear his life's philosophy grounded in the wisdom of our holy Torah on the way to Kfar Tapuach sometime around 1998-99.
When I received my copy, I was very excited at the prospect of a good read, but I delayed until Shabbat when I could give it all of the attention it deserved and it did not disappoint. Letters to a Young Shepherd is a little jewel of a book whose impact is belied by its size (106 pages). Its message is heartfelt and timeless as our people. Everyone, regardless of age or stage of life, can enjoy and benefit from it.
Don't miss this opportunity to further enrich your soul with the words and thoughts expressed by the acknowledged "father of the hilltop youth." It will be well worth your investment.
My enduring thanks to Aryeh Mordechai ben Moshe for making Avraham Herzlich's legacy available to the wider public.
The book costs 50 shekels from the author or 59 shekels from Pomeranz Bookseller in Jerusalem or online at Sifriat Am Yisrael (not including shipping).Author: 054-641-4801, savethehilltopyouth@gmail.com, or directly from his Kfar Tapuach office.Pomeranz Bookseller: Be'eri St 5, Jerusalem, Phone: 02-623-5559, https://www.pomeranzbooks.co.il/Sifriat Am Yisrael: https://www.kodeshbook.co.il/product.asp?productid=14535
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Meandering from Brooklyn to Samaria,
Avraham Herzlich shepherded a dynasty

What an incredible character.....great video.
ReplyDeleteDid you know that Avraham was the father of Binyamin Kahane's wife?
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteI actually made my 3rd aliyah (the previous were when I was brought to EY as a child) to BECOME a shepherdess. I've been moving from place to place NINE TIMES and still without doing what I came here to do simply, no family, no place to call HOME, but I live 20 minutes from Tapuah. His son helped me move here eight years ago. If anyone knows of a place where there's very clean air and a place to rent, quiet and kind, please write to 2wordsproduction@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHow about maoz esther next to kochav hashachar?
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