Today we have good news for overseas residents. Some dear people and friends of Orchot Yosher have worked tirelessly to establish an English-language website designed for overseas residents, where you can see the Seforim that we have published, as well as view pictures and videos from Rav Chaim. You can also submit names for a Bracha that comes to us directly, and I present them to my grandfather who blesses the names. Of course, there’s no need to pay anything for it, everything is for הרבים זיכוי. But for those who wish to donate to Orchot  Yosher, there is a possibility on the site, and of course, every donation is appreciated and is used to be מרבה תורה and Chessed in עם ישראל .   A few years ago, the chairman of the largest Chessed organization in Eretz Yisroel entered the room of Maran Sar HaTorah HaGaon Harav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita and poured his heart out about the predicament of his organization. In addition to  Rav Chaim’s blessing, he also had a request.  The chairman of the organization asked Rav Chaim to give permission for his close grandson, Rabbi Aryeh Kanievsky, to go to the U.S. with him to raise funds, and that certainly if Rav Chaim’s grandson came, it would be very beneficial for his organization.  Rav Chaim heard the request, but refused!  Why?   Rav Chaim explained, “I need him here, with me, to help me with the people who come. If he goes to America, who will help me out over here?”    Pictured above is Rabbi Aryeh Kanievsky, the closest grandson to Rav Chaim for more than twenty years. From the time Rav Chaim agreed to schedule hours to grant audiences for the large public that comes to consult with and be blessed by him, Rabbi Aryeh has been on hand to make sure things run smoothly.   Rabbi Aryeh doesn’t talk much, nor does he like to be interviewed. He doesn’t engage in media or politics and devotes himself to serving his grandfather and helping the many Jews who want a blessing or advice. But in order to strengthen his organization Orchot Yosher, Rabbi Aryeh agreed to speak and reveal secrets from inside the home of Maran Sar HaTorah.  Question: Why is there a need for “Orchot Yosher”? There are so many good and important organizations, why is another one needed?  Answer: I will answer the question in the words of my grandfather Shlita, who answered this question himself. Orchot Yosher was established upon the request of Rav Chaim Shlita, who turned to me, within the שלושים of his wife’s passing  Rebbetzin Bat Sheva Kanievsky a”h, and said, “Something should be done to elevate her soul”. And when I asked how to go about it, he replied: “There are many who are involved in the strengthening of Torah, there are many organizations for בעלי תשובה  , and there are many who do kindness to poor people, widows and orphans, and other important things. But there is nothing being done to help people with תיקון המידות ! So, set up an organization to strengthen the learning of Mussar!”  Question: Rav Chaim Kanievsky is known as Sar HaTorah – with vast knowledge in Torah, Halacha, and Midrashim of Chazal. But he is not known to be a Mussar figure as […]

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