Chofetz Chaim

A daily trip to the synagogue opens the gates of Heaven and inspires generations

For 92 years, a remarkable documentary film from the first great assembly of Agudath Israel held in Vienna in 1923 remained hidden. This week, it resurfaced and caused a great stir in the religious community, unveiling a short segment featuring the revered Chofetz Chaim for less than 10 seconds. "It's a kind of resurrection."

A remarkable tale of a young man critically injured. Hours before doctors expected him to pass, his father remained calm, insisting his son would live due to a blessing from the Chofetz Chaim years before.

He ran a grocery store, marketed his books in a unique way, and maintained a full set of teeth even before his passing. Who was this Chofetz Chaim, destined to become the foremost Torah personality of his generation, sought after by many around the world?