My beloved mom, Marlene Marks Kornick z''l has been gone for 3 months now & today my grief hit me hard. Today on the first day of this new year, my tears flowed like a waterfall. Perhaps it was being on break – which meant that the busyness of my life settled down and the grief I had obviously delayed, could seep in. Why today? Maybe it was Continue Reading
Chanukah Night #6: Gifts
Tonight we light the 6th candle of Chanukah. The question today is: What six gifts have you received that have lit up your life? However you want to define “gift” is fine. Here are mine: A Gift From My Mother-In-Law Pearl z''l. One day, when my mother-in-law Pearl z’’l was visiting us in Seattle, she came with me on an errand. As I parked to go into Continue Reading
1st Night Chanukah: Who’s Made A Difference?
Chanukah begins in the darkest month of the year. We light the menorah (hanukkiah) for eight nights but we begin with just one. Each night, we increase the light by adding one new candle. Chanukah means "rededication." Tonight, we dedicate our lighting to those in our lives who have made a difference or are making one right now. This year, we are not only Continue Reading
