There are three kinds of people in the world; the wills, the won'ts and the can'ts. The first accomplish everything; the second oppose everything; the third fail in everything. Tuesday
October 2, 2018 photo by Brandon Wong on Unsplash
THOUGH HE IS BEHIND BARS, HIS
SPIRIT IS FREE
Aaron has not walked freely in 18 years. He grew up in Illinois with very limited access to Jewish community or education, and spent much of his adult life in and out of state custody, his latest stint a 22-year prison sentence that began in 2000 for home invasion.
Throughout much of his journey, a bright spot in the monotony and degradation of prison life has been regular visits from Rabbi Binyomin Scheiman and
his sons working with the Chabad-sponsored Hinda Institute.
“There is currently only one other Jewish person in the facility where he lives,” says Scheiman, about the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mount Sterling, 245 miles southwest of Chicago. “He does what he can under the circumstances, praying and studying Torah, observing the holidays, and whatever else is allowed.”
Aaron has expressed sincere contrition for his past behaviors and explains why he returned to his Jewish
origins: “G‑d convinced my heart to return to my people, and Rabbi Scheiman’s love and respect for his Jewish roots inspired me...READ MORE |
VICTORY FOR A SURVIVOR
I am praying today, that God is giving me the Victory . I am a survivor of Domestic Violence , and today we have court day to initiate the annulment in the marriage . God is is my strength , my shield and my protection. My help comes from him, whom should be afraid of ? With you God, I stand in victory . In pray in your powerful name, Amen
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- Haydee M. |
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