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The 'Whirlwind'

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This is a true story. The woman's name, Tabiel Lipskier. The rabbi's name, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe. 

Despairing of lightening her mood ten children her burden her life spent pushing and tugging at a grindstone of darkest despair She wrote of her misery to an elderly rabbi in Brooklyn He promptly wrote back words of encouragement most unexpected advice “Attend every wedding in town Dance every dance Whirl like the wind Draw others into your circle” The desperate women did just that Her life changing by the week as she drew her new friends into her ever-widening circle

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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/22/2025 11:32:00 AM
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I enjoyed reading your "The 'Whirlwind" write. Weddings and friends can be great fun. Good Ending... Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.............
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Sara Baker
Date: 7/22/2025 3:31:00 AM
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engaging poem and touching story. Appreciate the wisdom.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/21/2025 9:47:00 PM
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Very nice, Gershon!
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Bill Baker
Date: 7/21/2025 9:30:00 PM
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Sad situation, but nice outcome from good advice. gw Thanks for sharing your poetry with us, my friend. BB
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/22/2025 8:09:00 PM
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Always a privilege to post 'em, Bill. ~ gw

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