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The Tzaddik

~ The Tzaddik ~

A 'Tzaddik,' normally translated as a 'Righteous Man,'
is so much more than that. I think of a 'Tzaddik' as a
selfless holy man, who exists only for others. If you've
ever met one, you'll recognize him in the poem below...


     You can’t put your finger on it
       or think of its synonym
     Yet the instant he spots you
       there’s something special about him

     It’s in his smile that greets you
       his attentiveness when you speak
     He exists only for you, for your deepest needs 
       though you may be unassertive and weak  

     He introduces others to you with a shine on his face
       that he transfers to you with effortless grace
     You will never forget him, nor he you
       for you’ve just met a tzaddik, whose love has touched you

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Quoth Theraven Date: 4/7/2022 3:27:00 PM Gershon, This poem left me thinking, when was the last encounter. Although I think mine was a she. -Richard Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 4/7/2022 9:26:00 PM Thanks for the support on this one, Richard... And if the he was a she, then a 'Tsadekes' touched your life. (The first 'e' is pronounced like 'long a' in 'date.') Best always, Gershon

Jeff Kyser Date: 4/6/2022 8:22:00 PM I can think of two guys like this. You are right. They are so easy to talk with, you always feel like you have their complete attention, and you realize later they had you talking most of the time. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 4/6/2022 8:38:00 PM Yes. Yes! It's an amazing feeling, isn't it? ... Just to be in the presence of a Tzaddik. I was extremely fortunate in that I worked for/with one for 13 years, and another, a physician by trade, danced with a tulip in his teeth at my (second) wedding. Many more stories, of course. Now is not the time or the place. Thank you so much for your support for this write, Jeff. Deeply appreciated! Joy! ~ Gershon