“Teachers shouldn’t have to beg for puny raises and be told that what we are doing is avodas hakodesh”
After reading Rabbi Eisenman’s article about my sister Chaya Pery Brailofsky a”h, I was overcome with emotion. I channeled it into this painting, depicting how her amazing husband, Zecharia, a pillar of strength, led their sons in song and prayer for hours as my sister’s holy neshamah returned to its Creator. The picture is set by the Kosel, as it’s also a prayer that we should be zocheh to the Geulah.
We should all be able to rejoice together at simchahs.
G. Silber, Chaya Perry’s sister
Dear Editor,
Week after week, I looked forward to Ruti Kepler’s masterful writing.
I identified with Nechami so much. As a kollel wife with three young children, there were times I wanted to embrace Nechami for validating my feelings and giving voice to the reality: There is room for struggle and conflict even in the privileged lifestyle of a kollel couple, and being honest and accepting the challenges makes living this life more manageable and meaningful.
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