Passover Seder Without My Son

Fond Memories from Long Ago I fondly remember our family seders when Jacob and his brothers were young. They received afikoman prizes for searching and finding the hidden piece of matzah. When they got older, finding the afikoman was less of a thrill, but they still enjoyed telling over the story of the Exodus and … Continue reading Passover Seder Without My Son →

Chanukah’s Message For A Grieving Mother

I'm Supposed to be Happy, But I'm Crying ‘Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the Universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.’ This is one of the blessings my husband recited when he lit the first Chanukah light. When he got to the part ‘…and … Continue reading Chanukah’s Message For A Grieving Mother →