by Gitty Zee | Jul 15, 2026 | Musings
From Chayala I learned To be mekabel yissurim (hardships) with love; To accept the challenges life throws me That were sent down from above Through years of struggle That Chayala endured, So much thanks to Hashem On her lips were heard From Chayala I learned To focus...
by Gitty Zee | Jul 15, 2026 | Musings
Chaya, I can’t believe It’s already been a year That I have had to live Without your listening ear I’m still struggling to accept That this is really true – That you are gone, and I have to Continue here without you Your wisecracks are very much missed, You made...
by Gitty Zee | Apr 28, 2026 | Musings
It seems that spring Might be in the air; That winter was here to stay Was my fear. I think it’s getting warmer, Although I’m not yet sure – Though it was nice out today, Do we dare ask for more? I hope that spring Is here to stay – There’s nothing like A...
by Gitty Zee | Apr 28, 2026 | Musings
Pesach is now over,No more matzah or maror or tongueHallel – praise to HashemWith joyful voices we’ve sung. V’nitz’ak, we screamed out to HashemOn top of our lungsAs the Jews fled Egypt,Their dough tightly strung. Carried on shoulders,They needed to run.No time...
by Gitty Zee | Apr 20, 2026 | Musings
Pesach arrived, Whether I liked it or not My favorite time of year, Or so not. Everyday things Were put away, Locked up for safekeeping, And I had no say. Out came my pots and pans And all of my Pesach supplies. I worried that all I would eat Would be potato fries....