A funeral is beginning right now in Chicago, at Emanuel Congregation.
My beloved Rebbetzin, Lotte Schaalman, died on Friday, at home, exactly on her 102nd birthday.
I wish my equally beloved Rabbi, who is nearing 101, the strength now to carry on without his helpmate. They were married for 75 years.
I thank them both for all they have given me and my family.
Mrs. Schaalman so often impressed upon me what I think was her life-philosophy, saying "I never promised you a rose garden." -- We take what comes and make the best of it.
Rest in peace, dear Lotte, you deserve a little rest after a long lifetime of taking care of everyone else.
May God bless you and welcome you.
(A photo, not my own, from ca. 2014, maybe.)
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Quite a life to honour.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, may she rest in peace Dina
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel, Dina! Before the rabbi married Joe and I many decades ago, the rebbetzin gave me classes for a few weeks. Her supportive words still remain in my head today.
ReplyDeleteLong life!
RiP the saying is so nice
ReplyDeleteMay the memory of such persons, acts, and blessings be renewed in the life of each generation.
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