The Rogochover and the Baby Who Wouldn't Nurse
A mother whose baby won't nurse on Shabbos gets a cryptic "It's a Yerushalmi" from the Rogochover Gaon. Rav Meir Simcha explains: her Shabbos sheitel.
One Shabbos, a woman was at her wit’s end when her baby refused to nurse. Looking for guidance, she went to see the Rogochover Gaon. The Rogochover looked up from his sefer and told her not to worry—that “it’s a Yerushalmi.” Then the Rogochover continued learning.
Somewhat relieved but totally perplexed, she exited the Gaon’s house. In the street, she met Rabbi Chizkiyahu Yosef Meishekovsky and told him what happened. He suggested that they both go to Rabbi Meir Simcha, and she told Rabbi Meir Simcha about the Rogochover’s strange comment.
Rabbi Meir Simcha asked her, “Do you wear a sheitel all week, or only on Shabbos?” She said that she wore a sheitel only on Shabbos. (Presumably she wore a tichel or some other head-covering the rest of the time.) She likewise stated that she wore her jewelry only on Shabbos as well. Rabbi Meir Simcha told the mother: “Your baby is bothered by your altered appearance; remove your jewelry and wig, and the baby will nurse.” The relieved mother went home, followed the directions, and nursed her baby.