On this heartfelt Tisha B’Av episode of Torah with Simcha, we journey through tears, memory, and meaning—from the broken walls of the Beis HaMikdash to the open doors of a nursing home in Evanston.

Simcha shares a powerful reflection connecting Jewish historical cycles of exile with the modern-day kindness found in caregiving. At the center of this story is Dr. Lester Zeffren, a beloved family member remembered not just as a doctor, but as a true rofeh cholim—a healer of the sick, with a heart for family and for chessed. Through personal memories, humorous anecdotes, and stirring recollections of family sacrifice and legacy—especially that of Aunt Jean, who came to America under terrifying conditions—we uncover how traits of selflessness and dedication to others can pass through generations.

This episode also explores why Pearl of Evanston, a nursing facility that feels more like a home than an institution, may carry a spiritual legacy that echoes back to those who came before us.

We close with deep thoughts about the cycle of Jewish suffering in exile, the purpose of pain, and why the yearning for the Beis HaMikdash is as real today as ever.

This episode discussed some of the themes discussed in the 4th Aliya of Parshas Naso. This is connected to the baby that was born the 4th day of the week. We also discuss a new pshat on a part of a mishna mentioned in previous episode. And finally we discuss a piece of Torah that could be found in the back of Mesifta Gemorah Mesechta pesachim. It's regarding how the Satan focuses his main energy on food, and that this is the area we could be sanctified the most. This is all a result of Adam Harishon being nichshol through food. Dovi plays a part in this and Yisrael Zev makes a little correction. Baby born is my nephew and does not have a name yet since baby is only a little more than 3 days old- born June 4th or 8th of Sivan. The baby was born on the very same day that the most special Torah dancing takes place in Telz Yeshiva motzei Yom Tov,. This is also the 8th of Sivan. Being born in a zman of matan Toraseinu and in a makom where this is celebrated to its greatest Simcha (at least the same city)- is surely something significant which only helps . This baby is being born less than 2 months of his great grandfather who had very special midos. Some of this is discussed. parents of this baby have certainly their own special zchusim. May he merit to be raised to become great in middos, meis'im tovim, chupah and Torah. And reach his full potential in all of the wonderful coch'os that Hashem blessed him with.

Friday night story Shabbos tazria- metzorah 2025

Family version, with nice ending Grandpa Kirshner

Part 2- Eulogy & Stories & Reflections on Grandpa Kirshner (post leva'ya)

Grandpa Sheldon Kirshner - Reflections and stories Part 1

Shabbos Hagadol Chizuk - Includes remarkable story about a Stolen Van

Inspirational true story about stolen van, happened 1st weekend of April 2025 Friday - Sunday.

Story 3/27/25