An Outporing of Love

The days following my mother’s death have been ones where I’ve experienced immense expressions of love from family and friends. I’d like to thank those of you who have shown your care and concern in diverse ways.

Many have made contributions to the Shoah Foundation. Its website describes the organization as follows, “The USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education, with an archive of nearly 52,000 videotaped testimonies from Holocaust survivors and other witnesses, is part of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences at the University of Southern California. The USC Shoah Foundation Institute works with a global network of partners to provide an array of valuable educational services that reach educators, students, and the general public around the world.”

In addition, our home was filled with the most spectacular floral arrangements, gift baskets, and platters of food. Some of you donated trees that will be planted in Israel in my mother’s memory. I observed shiva--the seven days of mourning in Judaism--where I was surrounded by visitors who prayed with me. With so many people in and out of the house, the generous gifts of food were greatly appreciated.

You all gave me strength during this difficult time, and reminded me of the many people who have been touched by my mother, who left this world a queen.

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