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Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev (1740-

1809) spent his life acting as the self-

appointed character witness for the 

Jewish people, engaging in a constant 

dialogue with G‑d, pointing out the 

unique qualities of every Jew he met. 

The following is one of the best-known 

"Berdichever" stories:

It was the afternoon before Passover, 

and Rabbi Levi Yitzchak was wandering 

through the streets of the Jewish 

quarter seeking out local smugglers. 

From one he quietly asked for a quote 

on contraband tobacco, from another he 

enquired about the availability of 

smuggled brocades and embroideries. 

No matter the merchandise he sought, 

everything was available for the right 

price.

However, when he started asking his 

newfound acquaintances to supply him 

with some bread or whiskey, those very 

same businessmen who had previously 

proved so accommodating balked. 

"Rabbi," said one, "are you trying to 

insult me? The seder will be starting in 

just a few hours and no Jew would have 

even a speck of chametz left in his 

home or business."

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