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When רבי יהונתן אייבשיץ was in Vienna, the Emperor asked to see him. “I have heard that you are very wise,” the Emperor said, “that you are able to foresee the future. I’m going hunting today. Can you tell me which city gate I will take upon my return to the palace?” רבי יהונתן thought for a moment, took a piece of paper and wrote a few words on it. He then placed the paper in an envelope, sealed it and gave it to the Emperor with the request that he not open it until after he returns to the city. The Emperor went hunting and on his return he figured he would outsmart the Jew and ordered his soldiers to breach the city wall so that he would not pass through any of the gates. After entering the city, the Emperor opened the envelope and read the note which רבי יהונתן had written: “מלך פורץ לעשות לו דרך.”

06/10/2021