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Sep 2Liked by Jena Schwartz

This struck such a chord, Jena... "not that they're gone, but that they don't have to endure the heartache."

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Sep 2Liked by Jena Schwartz

Jena dear, you channeled our sense of loss and our need to support one another. I just shared part of your reflection with my congregation at morning minyan. And yes, we needed this hug.

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Thank you for this

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so beautiful. I’m weeping, reading.

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Thanks you Jena. Your words, as always, feel like a hug.

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This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart and history.

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Sep 2Liked by Jena Schwartz

May their memories be a blessing.

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Sep 2Liked by Jena Schwartz

Thank you, Jena.

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Love you.

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Sep 3·edited Sep 3Liked by Jena Schwartz

Beautiful, thank you, Jena. This weekend I saw an extraordinary documentary, Sugarcane, which is so resonant with what you write here. If you get a chance, do see it.

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Sep 3Liked by Jena Schwartz

"We are here to be here."

Thank you for your words, Jena.

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Sep 3Liked by Jena Schwartz

This helps me so much - the anger I feel is terrible.

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Thank you Jena. Sending much love your way.

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Thank you.

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Sep 2Liked by Jena Schwartz

Thank you, thank you, Jena.

So grateful for you and your words.

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Sep 2Liked by Jena Schwartz

Heartbreaking, comforting, honest, beautiful. Thank you again for expressing, Jena. You speak for so many.

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Sep 2Liked by Jena Schwartz

Beautiful message, Jena. Thanks for sharing it with us during this difficult time for our community.

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