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Voice of Jacob
Story #4 #1 PEST CONTROL SERVICE
Nu, you may say, that was a long time ago. Today things are
different. So, hair zich tsu (give a listen) to a recent occur- 410-764-7500E2x5peYreieanrsce• Squirrels
rence: On what appeared to be a regular morning, I went • Ticks
to shul and prepared to daven Shachrit. • Waterbugs • Termites
Suddenly there was a clamor, and a humongous person • Bed Bugs • Mice
• Bees
ran into the shul, stepped up to the central shulchan
(table), which holds the tzedaka boxes, and proceeded to • Roaches • Rats • Ants
empty them. He then banged on the table and put his head
• Fleas • Bats • Spiders
and arms on the table.
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I walked towards the table and gently suggested that he Lowest Rates • Satisfaction Guaranteed
leave the area. Did he listen? you may ask. Not exactly.
Instead, he grunted like a chaiyeh and suddenly swung his
fist sideways connecting with my right eye. He then
grabbed my yarmulka and began running around like the
meshuginer that he was. It reminded me of the zets
received when I was a few years younger.
Other members of the congregation encouraged the
chaiyeh to leave the area, making sure to keep a daled
amos (distance) from him. He finally exited the shul
and attempted to enter cars that were waiting for a red
light. Later he attempted to enter several houses. It
took five police officers to subdue him. Meanwhile, I
was bleeding from a laceration near the black eye,
which was swelling.
Several members of Hatzalah were present in the shul,
and they were most helpful. I was advised to go the hospi-
tal. I followed their advice and was taken there by ambu-
lance. My daughter Dorie and my son (in-law) Shlomo,
zolen zay zine gezund (may they be well), immediately
arrived at Sinai Hospital and rendered their assistance,
and after I was examined by a physician, they drove me
home.
Upon arriving at home, I was given several mussar
shmoozes by my vibel Shirley regarding the narishkeit
(foolishness) of going near meshuga’im, and of course she
was correct – but it was totally unexpected. Ice packs were
applied to the area for several days which helped reduce
the swelling. Eventually the black eye toned down, and the
swelling began shrinking.
The lesson learned is harchek mimeshuga’im –
Distance yourself from crazies! Hayadayim yehday Esav –
ahn alteh miseh (an old story)!
Upon returning to shul, I was given an aliyah and
benched gomel, a prayer for close calls. Interestingly, I
benched in the same spot that I was decked.
I inquired regarding the status of the ruffian who gave
me a zets and was told that he was released from prison
and that “things are still pending.” Nu, you figure it out.
Hopefully, members of congregations will review safety
issues and install security systems to prevent easy entrance
and also post guards at the entrance.
This was a wake- up call – so, let’s wake up!◆
u 410 358 8509 u 111
Story #4 #1 PEST CONTROL SERVICE
Nu, you may say, that was a long time ago. Today things are
different. So, hair zich tsu (give a listen) to a recent occur- 410-764-7500E2x5peYreieanrsce• Squirrels
rence: On what appeared to be a regular morning, I went • Ticks
to shul and prepared to daven Shachrit. • Waterbugs • Termites
Suddenly there was a clamor, and a humongous person • Bed Bugs • Mice
• Bees
ran into the shul, stepped up to the central shulchan
(table), which holds the tzedaka boxes, and proceeded to • Roaches • Rats • Ants
empty them. He then banged on the table and put his head
• Fleas • Bats • Spiders
and arms on the table.
Fast Professional Exterminating Specialist
I walked towards the table and gently suggested that he Lowest Rates • Satisfaction Guaranteed
leave the area. Did he listen? you may ask. Not exactly.
Instead, he grunted like a chaiyeh and suddenly swung his
fist sideways connecting with my right eye. He then
grabbed my yarmulka and began running around like the
meshuginer that he was. It reminded me of the zets
received when I was a few years younger.
Other members of the congregation encouraged the
chaiyeh to leave the area, making sure to keep a daled
amos (distance) from him. He finally exited the shul
and attempted to enter cars that were waiting for a red
light. Later he attempted to enter several houses. It
took five police officers to subdue him. Meanwhile, I
was bleeding from a laceration near the black eye,
which was swelling.
Several members of Hatzalah were present in the shul,
and they were most helpful. I was advised to go the hospi-
tal. I followed their advice and was taken there by ambu-
lance. My daughter Dorie and my son (in-law) Shlomo,
zolen zay zine gezund (may they be well), immediately
arrived at Sinai Hospital and rendered their assistance,
and after I was examined by a physician, they drove me
home.
Upon arriving at home, I was given several mussar
shmoozes by my vibel Shirley regarding the narishkeit
(foolishness) of going near meshuga’im, and of course she
was correct – but it was totally unexpected. Ice packs were
applied to the area for several days which helped reduce
the swelling. Eventually the black eye toned down, and the
swelling began shrinking.
The lesson learned is harchek mimeshuga’im –
Distance yourself from crazies! Hayadayim yehday Esav –
ahn alteh miseh (an old story)!
Upon returning to shul, I was given an aliyah and
benched gomel, a prayer for close calls. Interestingly, I
benched in the same spot that I was decked.
I inquired regarding the status of the ruffian who gave
me a zets and was told that he was released from prison
and that “things are still pending.” Nu, you figure it out.
Hopefully, members of congregations will review safety
issues and install security systems to prevent easy entrance
and also post guards at the entrance.
This was a wake- up call – so, let’s wake up!◆
u 410 358 8509 u 111
