Silence of the Dogs

There is an interesting story related to a major conflict that existed between two factions in the Jewish community during the period of the Brisker Rav.

He wanted a prominent member of the community to get involved and settle the dispute. There was resistance on the part of this Jew as to whether to get involved or not.

The Brisker Rav convinced him to get involved with the following argument.

In Egypt, the dogs were confused as to how to respond. On the one hand, when they saw אליהו הנביא, they usually would rejoice. But during the tenth plague, they also perceived the presence of the מלאך המות, the Angel of Death. When they saw him, they would usually cry.

The dogs were confused and chose silence. The Brisker Rav told this prominent Jew, that dogs choose neutrality, not humans.

The argument was received and the conflict was resolved!