Avrumy is sad. It feels like years since his trips to Meron and Kerister, but he’ll never forget the davening and connection to Hashem he felt there! He itches for another holy experience!
He tells his Rebbi about this during recess the next day, and is surprised to learn that what he’s looking for is actually right here in New York – Gimmel Tammuz at the Ohel of the Lubavitcher Rebbe!
Sunday arrives, and it seems like the entire Jewish people are streaming towards Queens. Yidden arrive with purpose and excitement, and walk their way through the long, narrow line towards the Rebbe’s Kever in the Ohel.
Avrumy follows the long, narrow pathway, squeezing amongst thousands of Yidden who are pouring their heart out as they walk towards, and around the Kever.
Feeling lighter after his conversation with Hashem, he heads back to the energetic bustle in the main building. He spends some time at the fabrengen, trying to imagine what it was like when the Rebbe would lead them!
Avrumy cannot believe that 31 years after he passed away, the Rebbe manages to continue doing what he always did – uplifting and reinvigorating every type of Jew and drawing us all closer to Hashem!
This article was found in Nekuda Tova Issue 41 Lubavitcher Rebbe Yahrtzeit Edition.