During one occurrence on the nineteenth of Kislev, the Elder Chortkover shared a tale. R. Mikhal of Zlotchov once made a journey to see the Maggid and brought with him one of the “Five Books of Moses”, i.e., one of his sons, with him. Upon arriving in Mezritch, R. Mikhal sent his son to the Maggid to inform him of their arrival and ask to be notified of when they could meet. The child opened the Maggid’s door twice, but the Maggid ignored him. The child grew upset and returned to his father, telling him that the Maggid had insulted him by not paying him any attention. R. Mikhal asked his son, “What did you see at the Maggid?” and the child replied, “I saw an old man arguing with the Maggid.” R. Mikhal explained, “You don’t comprehend, my child! This was actually Elijah the Prophet, with whom the Maggid was spending time! And you expect him to devote his attention to your foolishness?!'”
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Mekhele Shokhet
