Father of Thousands powerfully portrays the lives of orphan girls, highlighting the revolutionary changes that R’ Fishel introduced in their care and treatment, in all aspects of their lives. To enable the reader to fully appreciate the scope of these changes, the book also describes life in other institutions that are ostensibly similar, but in reality are vastly different. The broad perspective and far-reaching vision of R’ Fishel set a welcome precedent for all orphanages. Authored by his son, who grew up with the orphanage and then worked alongside his father for many years, this book is unique in its comprehensive overview of the subject of orphanages and their relationship to the homeless children in their care.

“In this book, [we see how R’ Fishel] contemplated the needs of those less fortunate, paid careful attention to the deep emotional needs of the downtrodden, uplifted them, and enabled their physical and emotional health…. [May the author’s words] make an impression on the hearts of readers, so that they can learn from the deeds of this great man.”

Rav Binyomin Finkel, shlita Yeshivas Mir, Yerushalayim