Miracles Unveiled: Eyewitness Accounts of Rav Berland's Divine Power

Shuvu Banim International presents a captivating interview with Meir Asulin, a former Border Police officer, who shares his incredible eyewitness accounts of open miracles performed by HaGaon Tzaddik Rav Eliezer Berland Shlit"a. Asulin's testimony paints a vivid picture of divine intervention, showcasing the Rav's profound spiritual power and its impact on those around him.

The Stones That Flew Back

Meir Asulin recounts a miraculous event that occurred 31 years ago in the Old City of Jerusalem, during his service as a Border Police officer. Following the tragic murder of Eliyahu Omedi Z"L, a student of Shuvu Banim Yeshiva, tensions were high. Asulin describes a violent confrontation where Arabs were pelting stones at the Jewish community. He vividly remembers seeing Rav Berland, adorned in his Tallit and Tefillin, standing firm amidst the chaos. "The Rav looked like Superman," Asulin states. In an astonishing display of divine power, the stones that the Arabs hurled at the Jews miraculously flew back at the attackers. The Arabs, bewildered and terrified, vanished from the scene. Asulin emphasizes that this was not an act of physical retaliation by the Rav, but a supernatural occurrence. "He just looked at the stones and the stones flew back by themselves," Asulin testifies, asserting that he witnessed this with his own eyes, a phenomenon beyond human comprehension.

The Drone That Was Brought Down

Asulin shares another remarkable incident from a mass gathering at Yad Eliyahu Stadium, approximately five years prior to the interview. A drone, operated by an Arab, was flying overhead, filming the event. Asulin, with his deep connection to the Rav, predicted to a companion, Baruch, that the drone would be brought down. Indeed, as Rav Berland ascended the stage to deliver his sermon, he noticed the drone. The Rav, without physically interacting with the device, simply pointed at it. The drone, which had been hovering high above, immediately descended and landed precisely next to the photographer. Asulin highlights that this was a direct intervention by the Rav, who, by merely gesturing, commanded the drone to land, preventing it from disrupting the sacred gathering.

The Leopard That Guarded the Rav

Meir Asulin also recounts a story from the Halperin family, close followers of Rav Berland. During a period when the Rav would seclude himself in prayer in the orchards near Pardes Katz, his fervent cries would sometimes disturb local Arabs. In an attempt to silence him, these individuals acquired a leopard, starved it for several days, and released it in the orchard, intending for it to attack the Rav. However, the next morning, the Arabs returned to find the leopard not attacking, but peacefully guarding Rav Berland, who was deep in prayer. This profound miracle led the Halperin family to fully embrace the Rav's teachings, recognizing him as a truly holy man.

The Sun That Stopped for Shabbat

Asulin shares a personal experience of divine providence while traveling with the Leviov family to Georgia. Due to numerous delays and complications, they found themselves stranded in Egypt, facing the imminent arrival of Shabbat. With no flights available, they were forced to stay at a hotel. As Shabbat approached, Asulin expressed his concern to Avraham Leviov that they would desecrate Shabbat. He pointed to the setting sun, which was rapidly disappearing. Miraculously, the sun seemed to halt its descent, remaining suspended in the sky for an extended period. This allowed them to reach their destination in Georgia, where Rav Berland was waiting for them. Upon their arrival, the Rav immediately told them, "Yes, I stopped the sunset for you." This incredible event, witnessed by Asulin and others, demonstrated the Rav's power to alter the laws of nature for the sake of Shabbat observance.

Conclusion

Meir Asulin's testimonies underscore the extraordinary spiritual stature of Rav Eliezer Berland Shlit"a. From commanding inanimate objects to altering natural phenomena, these accounts highlight the profound miracles that manifest through the Rav's righteousness and deep connection to the Divine. Such open miracles serve as a powerful testament to the enduring presence of G-d's hand in the world, often revealed through His chosen Tzaddikim.