A short time ago, I photographed a Bat Mitzvah in Buffalo, NY. I clearly remember the Temple’s cantor warming up before the ceremony. The girl celebrating her Bat Mitzvah walked to the front of the Temple before the ceremony and explained to the cantor how nervous she was. The cantor starting explaining to the girl…”What’s the worst thing that could happen? If you forget what to say, we are here to support you…”
I snapped a few images during this moment, impressed with how comforting and reassuring this woman was.
Today, while watching NBC Nightly News, they showed pictures of a few victims from Thursday’s plane crash in Buffalo. I recognized Susan Wehle, the cantor from the Bat Mitzvah. This is such a sad reminder that every day is a gift.
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