Every year I waited for your phone call. When is the traveling camp coming to us? Sometimes, I worried that maybe there was no traveling camp this year; so I would call you R' Shaya, "What week are you going to be spending with us."
My wife and I that waited for you and your wife to spend Shabbos with us. Who on Shlichus has the merit to have such a fine couple visit their moised? We always waited for you! Do not get me wrong we loved the camp dearly; but hosting you was our dearest treat!
The bus pulls up, and your voice booms "Chaim" we hug and royalty has visited Bel Air. The men of our shul always loved hearing your stories, you made an impression.
Not many saw your dedication to the traveling camp. You were always looking for ways to give the campers what they need most "a wonderful experience to love the idea of Shlichus".
Last year, your camp through California, but we didn't enjoy a Shabbos with your campers. It pained us that we couldn't give your campers what you loved most, a Bel Air Shabbos. We did everything we could to make your camp feel like they deserve to have royal service, because you brought royalty to us.
Now, my wife and I can only talk about the memories. Your name lives on here, but as the summer approaches, I can promise you I will be waiting for your phone call. Oh to hear you say "Chaim" one more time. We truly love you and will miss you.
Chaim & Charna Mentz
Rabbi Shaya Gansbourg, of blessed memory, was an incredible man who touched the lives of many. Please share a story of how Rabbi Shaya touched your life and soul so that we can create a legacy that will last an eternity. (To share a story: Please comment on a post - and then your comment will be re-posted as its own post.)
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