It would seem then that those who do not fit in that category will not rise in T’chiyas HaMeisim. In fact, the maamer “L’havin biur inyan ha’Avos” states explicitly that all Jews have a portion in Olam HaBa except those whom our Sages have specified…
There is an enigmatic statement in the Midrash about the opening words of this week’s parsha
Two enchanting coastal areas – Arugam Bay and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka – draw tens of thousands of surfers each year, including Jews from all over the world. Waiting there for them is the Arad family – Rabbi Ronny, Naomi, and their children Menachem Mendel, Sholom Dovber, and Levi Yitzchak – to give them a warm helping of Yiddishkait and Chassidus and to save some Jewish souls when necessary.
Presented for Shabbos Parshas VaEschanan, when we read the Aseres HaDibros
Rabbanit Esther Edery a”h, the youngest daughter of the holy Baba Sali, zt”l, was a shlucha of the Rebbe in Netivot. * The small book from which she read to her father; the shidduch with the Lubavitcher bachur that was concluded in minutes; the tremendous success in doing the Rebbe’s mivtzaim; yiras Shamayim and modesty. * Words cannot do her justice, but we can try to learn from her example
With great awe and respect, he stepped back a bit towards the stairs. He was very confused. In the meantime, the elevator came and Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka opened the door and asked him: “Bachur, you want to go down?” He nodded his head, swallowed hard, and entered the elevator… A unique and moving miracle story about the righteous activities of the Rebbetzin on behalf of the T’mimim.
August 1, 2018