A young man gives
a Jewish book to each of the waiters and waitresses under his charge in
camp one summer. Jennifer, one of those waitresses, takes her book with
her as she journeys through high school and college. It is the only
Jewish item she owns, her only connection to the faith she scarcely
knows.
On a trip to
Israel, Jennifer sees a lecture being advertised—given by the author
of her one Jewish book. She immediately goes to hear "her†rabbi
speak, and comes away from the lecture inspired.
Jennifer begins
to learn more about her heritage, and eventually becomes an observant
Jewish woman, marrying a religious husband and raising a beautiful
Torah-true family.
All because of a seed planted by a young man named Dovid Winiarz.
Meet Reb Dovid Winiarz: a community askan, one-man
kiruv machine, husband and father, radio show host, and ben Torah who
worked tirelessly all his days to make a difference in the world around
him.
The Gemara (Shabbos 31a) discusses a list of
questions posed to each person when he is brought to the Heavenly
Tribunal, including: Were you honest in your business dealings? Did you
set aside times to study Torah? Did you pursue wisdom and fear of
Heaven?
If one were to ask Reb Dovid Winiarz to summarize
the list, he would do so with one unifying question: Were you involved
in making a difference?
And in the case of Reb Dovid, the answer was surely a resounding, Yes!
Making a Difference relates the incredible stories
of an ordinary man who accomplished extraordinary things, by being
willing to step up to the plate and take action. See how one man can
reach and help so many thousands—and learn how you, too, can change
the world.
By Shaya Winiarz
