Rabbi Zalman Heber, Shliach in Tacoma, Washington responded to a call to visit a “Jewish friend that would like to see a Rabbi” living in his area.
When Rabbi Heber arrived and engaged then in conversation, it was pointed out to him that both, the father 93 years of age and his visiting son, 65 years old, are second/third generation Americans and never had a bar Mitzvah.
Being equipped with his Teffilin, the Shliach explained to them the importance of donning Teffilin and gave both ‘Karkaftes” a Bar Mitzvah.
They where both in tears as it was a very emotional experience for them.
Rabbi Heber then gave them Matzah for pesach and invited them to his Community Seder.
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