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from everybody before he went to the Ohel !
The Rebbe read all the Pidyonos at the Tzion . While the Rebbe was reading , it started to rain . The Rebbe continued reading despite the rain .
MONDAY , 28TH OF IYAR :
This was the first time that Hatamim Eli Gross went to the Rebbe for Yechidus . When he walked in , the Rebbe said with a smile , “ Rabbi Gross , do you also want to ask something ?”
Eli Gross told the Rebbe that he knows a person who is suffering with kleptomania . The person wanted to know whether it would be preferable to go to a special doctor or to just have regular therapy .
The Rebbe replied , “ Nowadays this sickness can be cured .” He then referred this man to Doctor Wilder who was close to the Friediker Rebbe . The Rebbe continued , “ Tell Dr . Wilder that the Lubavitcher Rebbe sent you to him .’’ The Rebbe added : “ You should talk to the person who has the sickness and advise him in a roundabout way to visit a doctor .”
Eli Gross asked , “ What if he refuses to see one ?” The Rebbe answered , “ Tell J . J . Hecht that he should visit the family . Whilst there , he should talk to the individual and advise him to go to a doctor .”
The Rebbe clearly stressed , “ First you ( Eli Gross ) should
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