SheLo Tehei Libcha Poleig Al HaMakom
HaMakom
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By Neil Fleischmann
By Neil Fleischmann
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We sat, not in silence,
We spoke, not somberly
He recalled as much as he wanted
about his 95 year old dad
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And then we kibbitzed;
Jewish denominations,
school politics and
an hour went by smoothly
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And it seems to me
there was little guilt
in any aspect of
this shiva visit
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I wrote this poem in may and had been meaning since then to share it with the colleague that it's about. I just showed it to him and he wanted a printed copy and was very appreciative/moved. Things like that can make a day.
Another make my day moment, I sent home a nice note about a super mentchlich kid and got a note back from his parents telling me I made their day.
posted by rabbi neil fleischmann @ 1:52 PM
2 Comments:
I like this poem - especially the part that there was "little guilt in any aspect of this shiva visit" - it seems to convey the feeling of two old friends - one who knew what he needed and the other willing to comfort as his friend needed.
P.S. I don't have a dictionary with me now - I know HaMakom refers to HaShem - is "libcha" heart?
P.P.S. Way to go for sending a positive note home about your student!
thanks. shelo thei libcha poleig al hamakom means that your heart should not argue with G-d. the name used for G-d here is "The Place." rav menachem mendel of chernobel explained that the subtext here is that you should accept your placement in life in every way.
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