Aaron's Letters

B"H

Aaron Meir posted the following on his FB page shortly before his passing:

December 16, 2014. Histalkus 24 Teves 5774

Hanukkah, the festival of lights.A "little prayer" goes a long way. I
have been out of work, and not sure when looking for work what means
of looking for a job, a job, and environment that I would want. Before
chanukah is yud tes kislev, when the tanya was released.The tanya is
hasidic teachings and is followed by the the Jewish religious sect,
known as chabad lubavitch. I decided despite, how religious, or
"religious" I may or may not be, I will pray with a minyan which in
case you didn't know needs to consist of ten Jews praying together.

I went to pray because considering my current life, and financial
situation, as well as quiet a few other areas in my life, I felt like
I really needed help from the man upstairs,or if you feel the need to
use specific labels, G-d.

While in synagogue, I ran into a well known rabbi/ chabad advocate, as
well as a well known, and respected chaplain at hunter college. We
have known each other somewhat for a while, because we both live, and
spend time in the same community, crown heights, in Brooklyn, New
York.

When heading out to pray, I held one intention, or desire let's say in
my mind, and that desire was simply this. God please help me get a
job.Well I got way more then I asked, or bargained for.I have spoke
with him, (rabbi baruch shalom jacobson) many times in the past, about
different things, and found him to be smart humerus interesting, and a
good listener. On top of his other qualities, I find him to have a
perfect mix, and sense of wonder about the world and life combined
with raw but humorously intelligent insights, and perspectives.

I mention to him I was looking for work, and would you believe it, the
next day I met, and interviewed with him for a part time job. I worked
with him for an amazing week,mostly at hunter college, and what an
amazing fun, and inspiring experience it has been.

G-d answered my prayer not according to what I thought I needed, but
he gave me what I actually needed, and some.

Yes he has paid me some money for the work I have done, but that is
not the real payment. The real payment has been to have the pleasure,
and privilege, to " see the man behind the man." I have soaked in
every word, and conversation we have had together,and for that I am
eternally grateful. We turned out to be a perfect match of people, as
far as personalities go.

He showed me the inside of his world, and I saw him, and spent time
with him on a very personal level. I loved him unconditionally, he
needed not act like a rabbi, and play the official persona of a rabbi.
In return he looked at me, and accepted me as I am, and by allowing me
to be me, I did for him what a messenger does for a king, so to speak.
That acceptance motivates me more then any rules and regulations ever
would.