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Sofya Sara Esther Tamarkin |
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 Born in the Soviet Union, Sofya Sara Esther lives in Philadelphia, runs an orthopedic company, and holds an MBA degree. She teaches Torah, travels the world, and is involved with RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience) and other outreach organizations. Email Sofya for questions about self-growth and achieving life purpose.
My car window had been smashed and my purse stolen. Feeling violated, I realized the tiny bottle of wine I’d received from the Rebbe was gone!
The rabbi brought out a few Jewish books with bullet marks through their pages from the massacre. I held one book in my hands, connecting to this incredible couple who had dedicated their lives to the Jewish people.
Growing up in the former Soviet Union, we constantly worried about rationing the next meal.
A Visit to R’ Levi Yitzchak’s Resting Place
Shortly after visiting R' Levi Yitzchak's resting place, my friends were blessed with the birth of a healthy child.
Marina and I also committed to returning to the Rebbe’s Ohel a year after this visit. We pledged that our second trip would be a celebration of Marina’s victory over her illness.
Rabbi David and Chana decided to remain in the country until there were no more travelers that needed them, even though the situation was becoming increasingly dangerous.
My neighbor announced that the following night would be Rosh Hashanah. Though I knew little of its significance, when he proposed that we all walk together to a synagogue, I agreed to join the group
Even though both his parents were Jewish, religion played no part in Anatoly’s upbringing.
Perhaps we were not just mourning the actual physical destruction of both Temples, but also our inability to imagine the world before this tragedy.
Our suffering is often compounded by our inability to reconcile any purpose for the suffering.
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