The Seder Plate NI/15/67
- The Herclar Club Passover Newsletter -
4/13/06
Issue 10
SEDER FACTS: This is the 36th Annual Seder. It is being held on Thursday April 13th (2nd Seder), 2006 (the 15th of Nissan, 5767) at the Green Brook Country Club, North Caldwell New Jersey. 55 Adults and 15 Children attended. Debbi and Max Lebersfeld led the Seder. FROM THE EDITOR Howdy. My four year old daughter Hannah gave me a good reality check the other day. I was working at the computer one night after dinner. I was paying some bills and getting some tax papers in order. She came up to me with a book and said, “Daddy can you read this to me?” I was very involved in my task, and without looking up I said “Honey, I’m doing something very important now. I’ll read to you later.” There was a little pause, and she said with a mild amount of hurt in her voice, “But… I’m important.” I stopped working, closed my eyes, turned to her and said, “that’s just about the smartest thing I’ve ever heard.” I picked her up and gave her a big hug and we walked away to read her book. I never try to take my wonderful immediate or extended family for granted. Sometimes it happens and it takes the wisdom of a four year old to realize my mistake. We lost one of our matriarchs when Nettie died last month. I will always remember her sweet smile, kind words and warm spirit. We will move to Florida in a few months. Our new home is almost completed and the children are excited for the move. Hannah (4) is busy running the house and attending nursery school. Jack (6) is always happiest making other people laugh at his jokes. He is learning piano and loves to play all kinds of games. Susan is always running and talking on the phone. She is teaching spinning at New York Sports Clubs and hopes to continue that in Florida. As for me, I’m looking forward to working with my brother, but will miss working side by side with my cousins. Jason and I have our webcams set up though, so we will still see each other everyday. Have a great Spring everyone. Happy Exodus. Eric Lebersfeld Tribute to Nettie from Renee My mother was a wonderful person who always put her family first. She was the happiest when her family was around her. She adored her sisters, brothers, children, husband, nieces, nephews and of course her grandchildren. She was very proud of everyone's accomplishments and in her quiet way showed her approval. What you saw was who she was. She had simple desires and was easily satisfied. Her relationship with my father was very special. They adored each other. They were role models for all of us. She was a very strong woman and made those around her strong as well. Nettie was a very charitable person and was always there to help others and those less fortunate. We are all better for having Nettie as a part of our lives. My mother was a precious jewel. She was loved by all and set a high standard for us all to live up to. Ma, I loved you dearly. Rest in peace. I know you’re happy because you are reunited with your Ray. We will miss your forever even though we know you are in a better place. -Renee
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