In 1975, New York saw heavy rain over Sukkos. Rabbi Binyomin Silberstrom asked the Rebbe, “How can we spread joy during the festival Sukkos when it won’t stop raining? The Talmud clearly states that rain is a sign of God’s displeasure.”
In 1975, New York saw heavy rain over Sukkos. Rabbi Binyomin Silberstrom asked the Rebbe, “How can we spread joy during the festival Sukkos when it won’t stop raining? The Talmud clearly states that rain is a sign of God’s displeasure.”
The quick reply to his question was a revealing example of the Rebbe’s unique perspective.
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