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There are few bonds closer than that of Rebbe & talmid. One widow told a remarkable story this week of a bond between her husband and his Rav that was so close, they even died together:
Reb Reuven Bledi was a father of 4 who devotedly followed the guidance of his Rav, the Kretchnif Rebbe. Reuven supported his family through his real estate business, which unfortunately took a hard hit in the 2008 recession. Hit by hard times but determined to move forward, the Bledis sold their home to be able to put food on the table. Reuven went back to work, determined to get his family back on track toward stability.
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