בעבור תברכך נפשי (תולדות כז:ד)

The chassid R’ Eliezer Rosen a’’h once met a Swiss Yid whose origins were from Germany, who shared with him that Maran Reb Aharon of Belz zt’’l had a special hakaras hatov toward him for a small but meaningful gesture.

During the summer, when Maran Reb Aharon zt’’l stayed in Bad-Hamburg together with many broken-hearted Yidden seeking respite, this Yid also came to present a kvittel. After Maran asked him about his work and his family, the Yid turned to leave—and then added, “And how is it going for the Rabiner?”

Maran Reb Aharon thanked him warmly for asking about his well-being and said with a smile, “This is the first time since I’ve been here that someone has inquired about my health and how I am doing.” The Yid then left Maran’s home, wishing him a sincere, “A good evening!”