R. Hirsh Riminover conducted himself quietly and in a hidden manner [?] – he did not undertake voluntary fasts – ate and prayed at the proper time. He did not behave differently than an ordinary pious Jew.
They recounted his behavior to the Rabbi of Ropshitz and he requested that the Riminover come to him. When he arrived and opened the door, R. Hirsh stood in the doorway for several minutes. R. Hirsh looked at the Ropshitzer and the Ropshitzer did not take his eyes off him.
Afterward, the Ropshitzer ran over to him and asked him to sit, and showed him great honor. He said: “I had no idea of what a perfect man (komah shelemah) R. Hirsh is. It is truly a shame to ruin such a vessel.”
I.F.
R. Moses Cohen
