Earlier this week, I had the sad occasion to attend a funeral. I listened as family members reminisced, shared stories and painted a picture of a loving and beloved matriarch, whose memory and legacy will be cherished forever.
The Rabbi who spoke so eloquently described the kindness, humor, and presence in the lives and momentous events of her family as an enduring gift. I was reminded of the corollary of this thought - The idea of ‘chesed shel emet’ - the truest kindness that those wh...