 | As his 13th birthday loomed closer, my husband and I began to discuss what we should do. At first we thought nothing at all. How could we ‘celebrate’ a ‘Bar Mitzvah’ that wasn’t? But then we realized that there was much that we did need to celebrate.
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A wonderful and inspiring article
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Dear Sara, again I sit with tears pouring down my cheeks as I read your beautiful story about your precious son, Baruch. We were fortunate to not only have been part of this special bar mitzvah which was the most beautiful thing to witness , but also to have the priveledge to know Baruch who just lights up our world when we meet him with his friendly smiles and hugs. It was just so sweet to see him sitting on that bima and signing the blessings and you could see that he was just so proud of himself. May G-d conitnue to make more miracles for Baruch and may he have a complete refuah (healing) immediately with the coming of Moshiach right now. May you continue to get much joy from him and all your children .
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This story is even more touching than your last. Please keep telling us about Baruch and your life together. Your honesty and true goodness are inspiring.
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Thank you for sharing this inspiring story with us! Your attitude is very full of faith and it pours new light on kids with special needs. Mazal tov to Baruch on his accomplishment, and to you all!
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Sara,
What an inspiring story and an even more inspiring son and parents! Your chasidic and secular insights into overcoming adversity and cherishing every personal victory, no matter how small, is what we need to teach the rest of the world.
So thank you both for reminding us that we all must learn from others like you and Baruch, and that G-d hands us miracles every day. We just need to reach out and pick them up like you do.
May we all contribute to tikun ha'olom like you to speedily merit the coming of Moshiach in our days.
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Dear Sara,
Mazel Tov to Baruch & to the whole family. Both your stories have touched my heart.
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Wow-what a truly unbelievable person that you are!! Thank you for writing both your articles, and I hope that you continue writing. You genuinely have touched my heart!
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Mazal Tov to the Rosenfelds!
Thank you for taking the courage to share Baruch's story with us. It has inspired and strengthened me, as I'm sure it has everyone else who read or will read it.
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Mrs Rosenfeld thank you for sharing your story about your precious son. He is truly an inspiration to us, and his weekly handshakes with all the members of the shul warms my heart. You too have inspired me greatly, as a former student of yours I see how you really live what you teach and how you truly beleive in it. Your sincerity and strength continue to amaze me. You have taught me in a different way, and your way is what will remain with me for the rest of my life. Thank you
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Sara, both your articles on Boruch touched me. I see how even though you're a 'strong woman' as many have labeled you, you struggle and come out to the light end of the tunnel. Many people don't realize that 'strong' people struggle just as much as those who don't seem strong. I appreciate how you can feel undone but still get yourself back together. I draw strength from your and your husband's story and wonder how I feel any challenge in my life when compared to yours. Your words on remembering that everything Hashem does is for the good and to see that is something I needed to be reminded of. Thank you for that.
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Just as his name implies, Baruch, as revealed to us by his mother in this article, is such Blessing...I smiled, I wept, and vicariously kvelled for Sarah as I read about this son of hers who reached this milestone against all odds but G-d's! Mazel Tov!
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Dear Sara, your articles have touched me deeply. Your family, especially Baruch, has inspired me to appreciate everything Hashem has given us in life. May Hashem continue to give you lots of koach and may Baruch continure to go machayil el chayil (strength to strength) and give you nachas (joy).
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My son is autistic and will have a Bar Mitzvah in one month. I want to thank you for writing this article, it was very helpful to know how you delt with this wonderful oppertunity. I used to be scared, but not any more. thanks again.
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I happened to come across your heartwarming article as i was scrolling through the Chabad.org website. My son will be celebrating his Barmitzvah in 8 weeks and your story of Baruch's incredible Barmitzvah helped put in to perspective what this simcha is all about. My son is a miracle baby too in that he was conceived via IVF after many years of infertility and I had forgotten how important it is to focus on this amazing miracle and not on the centerpieces, caterer, hotels, invitations etc that I have been so occupied with. I will be focusing my efforts more on enjoying and being thankful that this wonderful event is going to be possible and I won't be taking anything for granted. Thank you so much for opening up my "eyes", heart and thoughts. Mazeltov
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My youngest son's Bar Mitzvah is coming this Shabbat, and in the midst of the flurry of details and, yes, anxiety, of preparation, I was surfing for something to remind myself of the true meaning of the Bar Mitzvah. Your story was the perfect antidote, a reminder that for every person, growing from a cluster of cells into a baby into a child and then an adult is an absolute miracle. (I should know this--I'm a midwife!) Learning to smile, to think, to speak, to walk, to be aware of G-d's presence--these things are as great a miracle as the parting of the Reed Sea or the daily setting of the sun. But sometimes it takes a child like your son, with his challenges and extra-ordinary successes, to remind us of those miracles. Thank you.
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While searching the Chabad website I read your article. I am contemplating my sons' Bar Mitzvah. He will 13 next year. He has autism, on the spectrum, I just am afraid of what might happen, the day may arrive and he refuses to recite his haftorah. anxiety is a major part of his daily life. Your story encourages me to try at least. I'm assuming you wrote this many years ago and I thank Chabad to still have it available, It truly touched my heart. Thank you!
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I belive he will rise above, because he isn't worth less then anyone else because of his phisical issues...
CONGRATS!!
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