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Ramon Memorialized Across America
The groundswell of emotion in response to Ilan Ramon\’s death has not only been a great inspiration for American Jews, it also has helped strengthen the bond Americans feel for Israel.
\”It\’s a state of mourning for the whole nation. Our school is no different,\” said Joseph \”J.P.\” Schwarcz, 18, a Yeshiva University freshmanin New York.
At the same time, Schwarcz was quick to note the distinct status of Israel\’s representative on board, Ramon, as a role model for Jews.
\”Throughout the whole week, our deans have come into our class and discussed with us how we should be just like Ilan Ramon,\” he said.
In mourning the tragic flight of the whole Columbia crew, Jews across America are especially touched by the loss of Ramon. Whether Jews saw him as pioneer or peacemaker, most saw him as the best of the Jewish people.
Sadness and Joy Mix on Mitzvah Day
It was supposed to have been a happy day. Strangely enough, it was.
Death Stalks Family
A local American Israeli family, which lost a daughter in an airport shooting rampage last July 4, is in renewed mourning for a son who died Nov. 26 following a car accident.
Families Mourn Loss
The Israeli community, joined by the city\’s mayor and Jewish leaders, bade a grief-stricken farewell Sunday to a man and woman killed by an Egyptian-born gunman at Los Angeles International Airport July 4.
For These Things, I Do Weep
This coming week begins \”the nine days,\” the period of intense mourning leading up to Tisha B\’av, the fast of Av, which takes place on the following Thursday, July 18.
Rallying Support
Two dozen colorfully dressed fourth- and fifth-graders from the Pressman Academy, waving small Israeli flags, welcomed Israel\’s President Moshe Katsav and his wife Gila with Hebrew songs as they arrived Monday evening at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
History in the Making
By the time the transplant team approached Doris Ullendorf and Ken Gorfinkle, they had already talked about donating the organs of their first-born son.
Still Dead
My friend Jane and I met for dinner last week andhad a good laugh about death. California\’s political campaign seasonis just commencing, and we were discussing, in an offhand way, whatmy husband, an attorney, might have made of an upcoming ballotproposition were he still among us.
\”It\’s amazing that he\’s still dead,\” I said,without quite knowing what I meant. Simultaneously, Jane and I letout a roar, a \”yipes!\” of astonishment, as people do when they touchsomething hot, or come too close to the sitra atra, what kabbalists call\”the other side.\”
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