Leann ShamashMar 11, 20201 minTo you, ma, on this Sh'loshimThis post is a little late. On the Shloshim I'd like to remember you, the way that you were. It's the little things about us that make...
Leann ShamashMar 11, 20202 minA Funny Thing Happened When We Got Down to Nine #ten, #kaddish, #sayingkaddish, #wordshavewings, #minyan, #nine, #onepersonlefttheroom #countingwomen #dowomencount #idocount A funny...
Leann ShamashMar 8, 20202 minSpices, Roots, Trees and Kaddish D'RabananThere are a number of kaddishes at the conclusion of the service. I'm focusing in on one today. Lots to learn from it. Let's start by...
Leann ShamashMar 6, 20201 minThe Shape of Silence#silence #poetry #kaddish #sayingkaddish #rememberingmom #amida #morningprayer #sephardicjews #irmag #irma #wordshavewings I usually...
Leann ShamashMar 4, 20203 minREflections It's All About The ExcusesMom is gone and saying kaddish looms (maybe that is not the right word...it sounds so negative) for the year to come. Since dad passed...
Leann ShamashMar 1, 20202 minREflectionsWords have Wings"Children are an extension of their parents and a profound connection always exists between them, even after death. Because of this...
Leann ShamashFeb 29, 20201 minREflectionsThree Orphans Sitting on a Bench-February 3, 2020 I am 63 Barry is 62 Paul is 59. We sit on a bench following morning minyan. Heads bowed. Hands on our laps We are orphans now. We have...
Leann ShamashFeb 27, 20201 minREflectionsFebruary 2, 2020- JasmineInhale the scent of jasmine. I am a plant person. My husband and I collect plants like some people collect hats or jewelry or shoes....
