Big windows

Once, the Tzemach Tzedek came to visit the Maharash in his newly-built house. The Rebbe Maharash’s house was built in the fashion of the very wealthy, which included very large windows (I guess the equivalent of French Windows?).

The Tzemach Tzedek asked his son: “Why do you need such big windows?”

Answered the Maharash: “In order to increase the light”.

Retorted the Tzemach Tzedek: “Der Zeide [my grandfather, the Alter Rebbe] didn’t have large windows such as these in his home!”

To which the Rebbe Maharash responded: “And perhaps, indeed, it was lacking light”

Said the Tzemach Tzedek: “No! By him it was light, very light!”