Images, Memories, Moments

Reb Marcia

So many images, memories, moments of being in Reb Marcia’s presence; a few “snap shots”::

Seeing her at a gathering at Reb Zalman’s Wisdom School – radiant, pregnant with Aaron, her deep eyes shining inward and outward

Feeling her warm, glowing welcome when I reached out to her in my wrestling with my Jewish/feminist practice and identity

Experiencing her heartful/artful/mindful/soulful  teachings on “Blessing” in the early days of  Elat Chayyim 

Her “shepping nachas” at our Aleph smicha – after all the work, zeal, devotion, commitment, wisdom and love she poured into us, her students, for years! 

Sensing  the love and loss she expressed – in words, photos, deeds, presence – of her dear mother z’l 

Joy in knowing her love is Unconditional and Infinite, as she says, each Shabbat, each yontif, “Dear Friends…” and with every greeting of welcome she extends, over and over again

So many more remain in my mind and heart.

Reb Marcia, you embody this:

IT IS PERFECT

YOU ARE LOVED

ALL IS CLEAR

AND I AM HOLY

Todah rabbah,

Tsurah