You Wrote the Book!

Reb Marcia,

In the Torah portion that was read on Shabbos afternoon for your 
Chai Anniversary (Lech L'cha), it says ". . . and he [Abram] pitched 
his tent with Beit Eil on the west and Ai on the east; and he built 
there an altar to YHVH and invoked the Name YHVH." (Gen. 12:8).

Like Abram (the Great Parent), you have "pitched your tent" in the 
area that lies between the House of God (Beit Eil) and Ai (the Ruin). 
It is so clear how you are constantly "invoking the Name YHVH" as you 
occupy this sacred, welcoming space in this contentious region. And as 
was predicted for the Great Parent, you have become a blessing. 

You even wrote the book on it!

It is always a pleasure to work and schmooze with you and Reb Yaacov. 

Abundant blessings on you and all your dear ones.

Rich Simon