‘Be good, be strong, and don’t forget us,’ my great-grandfather wrote to his son before he was killed in the Holocaust. We won’t. The new life growing inside of me is my promise.
When my son had his bar mitzvah, my mother gave the "congratulation speech." While she said some kind words about my son, she went on to say that at age 13, she was locked in a cattle car on her way to the Warsaw ghetto. She lost hope in everything: G-d, humanity, and life itself. But being at her grandson's bar mitzvah reaffirmed her faith. His life was a testament to the survival of the Jewish people.
A bond to hold , a grip on the future , a voice from the past and a idea in our hearts . It's the glue we all need to go forth from our caves and live our life, find our courage with our god , no matter where it takes us . Find your glue and go live !
During the war my brother and I were placed in a Christian Boarding School in Chicago. Years later a woman asked me if we were hidden? I have no answer then or now. We were the only jewish children in that school. My grandmother and mother came once a week. Nobody else from either side of the family came.
Just had a baby yesterday. So very relevant. It was actually October 7 that made me want to have another baby. To not let them win. And he was born almost on the anniversary.
Thank you for this. Reading it brought tears to my eyes and served as further reminder (not that I need one) of the world's pervasive irrational hatred of a people. Since 10/7 I have been wearing my grandmother's mezuzah and my mother's Star of David around my neck, as a declaration. It makes me feel a tad better but also more cognizant. There is a hole in my soul, ever present but occasionally more pronunced.
I am weeping.
Brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing. I’ve had my first child and I pray for three more.
When my son had his bar mitzvah, my mother gave the "congratulation speech." While she said some kind words about my son, she went on to say that at age 13, she was locked in a cattle car on her way to the Warsaw ghetto. She lost hope in everything: G-d, humanity, and life itself. But being at her grandson's bar mitzvah reaffirmed her faith. His life was a testament to the survival of the Jewish people.
A bond to hold , a grip on the future , a voice from the past and a idea in our hearts . It's the glue we all need to go forth from our caves and live our life, find our courage with our god , no matter where it takes us . Find your glue and go live !
Very moving! Thanks for sharing Candace! x
This is beautiful, thank you. Especially on this day of remembrance. I am Christian, and I stand with you all -- as so many of us do. God bless you.
Beautiful article
During the war my brother and I were placed in a Christian Boarding School in Chicago. Years later a woman asked me if we were hidden? I have no answer then or now. We were the only jewish children in that school. My grandmother and mother came once a week. Nobody else from either side of the family came.
This Christian LOVES my Jewish brothers and sisters...our faith comes from a Jewish rabbi, Yeshua, who was put to death for His message of Love.
Just had a baby yesterday. So very relevant. It was actually October 7 that made me want to have another baby. To not let them win. And he was born almost on the anniversary.
Mazal Tov to you and your husband. The best news of my day, another beautiful Jewish baby.
I wish you only nachas
Thank you!
בשעה טובה
A beautiful essay
May you see only nachas from your children.
I post again this beautiful video of children in Israel singing https://x.com/k0sher_c0ckney/status/1843230158611775950?s=42
October 7th.
Please share.
I’m struggling to find the words.
So, please 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 of Israel’s angels singing, until the end.
I shed many tears to this video. I am not ashamed.
Relevant as ever.
If you do not speak Hebrew it doesn’t matter. You can still feel it.
This is Vehi She’amdah
“Every generation they stand up against us to 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙮 𝙪𝙨.
But the Holy One, Blessed Be He, redeems us from their hands.”
We love all that stand with the Jews and Israel right now. I mean that.
Thank you for your continued support. It will never be forgotten.
I too, am shedding tears…
Thank you for this. Reading it brought tears to my eyes and served as further reminder (not that I need one) of the world's pervasive irrational hatred of a people. Since 10/7 I have been wearing my grandmother's mezuzah and my mother's Star of David around my neck, as a declaration. It makes me feel a tad better but also more cognizant. There is a hole in my soul, ever present but occasionally more pronunced.