Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

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This coming Sabbath, Genesis 23:1 - 25:17 will be read in synagogues the world over. The Torah reading opens with the passing of Sarah the Matriarch and her subsequent burial. Yet Sarah's influence lives on after her death, as seen in the Torah reading's highlights, two of which are noted in the poem. 

The Soul Breathes On

Though a body dies, the soul breathes on
     elegance undeterred, graceful as a swan

   So it was with Sarah, her influence ever-growing
     from the seeds of renewal she'd been sowing

   Urgent now was widower Avraham's* mission
     to find a wife for Yitzchak,* save the Jews from perdition

   Servant Eliezer brought back Rivka* for Yitzchak to marry
     Who brought her to Sarah's tent, he did not tarry

   Rivka's entrance sparked the Sabbath candle's revival
     Once again it burned from Sabbath to Sabbath upon Rivka's arrival

   Sarah set the standard high for Jewish motherhood
     In death as in life, her influence all for the good



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   *Notes: Avraham = Hebraization of Abraham
               Yitzchak  =          "         of Isaac        
               Rivka      =          "         of Rebecca

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Bj Legros Kelley November 6, 2023 at 5:05 PM One of our daughters is named after her <3 This is wonderful, beautiful and educational Gershon, a fave for me!! I cannot wait to share this with my daughter <3 Gershon Wolf November 6, 2023 at 6:35 PM That's wonderful to hear, BJ! Hope you and your daughter enjoy this short write together! ... And thank you so much for the fave! Here's to great matriarchs, gw

Andrea Dietrich November 6, 2023 at 11:58 AM She was such an important Biblical figure . Good on you for this tribute. Gershon Wolf November 6, 2023 at 6:37 PM Much appreciated, Andrea. ~ Matriarchs and Patriarchs, Gershon

Beryl Edmonds November 5, 2023 at 9:03 PM Thank you for sharing the reading of the passing of Sarah… Belle Gershon Wolf November 6, 2023 at 6:39 PM Much obliged, Belle. Thanks for reading, Gershon