In the midst of the hectic days leading up to Pesach, a remarkable and unprecedented event unfolded in the Torah world, stirring the hearts of all who witnessed it. For the first time in history, a magnificent kosher l’mehadrin matzah bakery was established within the sacred beis medrash of Mashgiach, HaGaon HaTzaddik Rav Don Segal, in Yerushalayim. This extraordinary initiative was undertaken to bake matzos for the devoted supporters of Yeshivas “Ateres Shlomo,” led by the esteemed Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Shalom Ber Sorotzkin. The room, a makom kadosh where the Mashgiach tirelessly engages in his avodas Hashem, delivering Torah and mussar to his talmidim, was transformed in mere moments into a fully operational matzah bakery, adhering to the strictest standards of kashrus, chumros, and hiddurim. A roaring oven was positioned at the entrance, tables were meticulously arranged, and pristine baking tools were prepared with the utmost care. At the heart of this uplifting scene stood the Mashgiach, his presence radiating kedusha, alongside the Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Shalom Ber Sorotzkin, who offered a heartfelt tefillah for the success of the yeshiva, its talmidim, and its supporters—a tefillah so powerful that it moved the entire assemblage to tears. The highlight of this extraordinary event arrived when a group of young talmidim from the “Ateres Shlomo” Talmud Torah rose to their feet, their faces glowing with reverence and joy, and sang the cherished niggun of the Mashgiach—”Tatele”—in pure, angelic voices. The melody filled the air, resonating deeply with the crowd of talmidei chachamim and yeshiva bochurim who packed the room, shoulder to shoulder. The emotional outpouring was palpable, as tears streamed down the faces of those present, a silent testament to the profound unity of tefillah and song emanating from a single, holy source. Then, the moment of matzah baking arrived. the Mashgiach, with hands trembling from yiras Shamayim, joined the Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Shalom Ber Sorotzkin, to pour the water onto the flour. “L’sheim Matzas Mitzvah,” the Mashgiach proclaimed in his resonant voice, infusing the act with kedusha. The bakery team leapt into action with astonishing precision—kneading, shaping, and transferring the matzos to the oven—all under the Mashgiach’s meticulous supervision, as he scrutinized every detail with unwavering care. When the time came to place the matzos into the oven, Maran the Mashgiach himself took the lead, placing them inside with his own holy hands, as the onlookers watched in awe and reverence. This unforgettable scene—a blend of Torah, tefillah, and mitzvah—left an indelible mark on all who were privileged to be present, a true testament to the power of kedusha in the days before Pesach.
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