Why was he called Malach [Angel]?
- He lived like an angel. He fasted from Sabbath to Sabbath and his entire meal consisted of the skin. of a dove. That’s how he broke his fasts. Tzadikim therefore said that this surpasses human capacity.
- He did not live with his wife.
- On Tisha B’av when the Chazan started to recite Barchu, the Malach placed his head between his knees and did not move from his spot for the entire fast. During the entire day, tears flowed from him without interruption.
Tzadikim said that such a way of conduct is beyond the limits of human strength.
I.F.
Rabbi Gold
