Issue 5 | April, 2021
Newsletter
Women are the storytellers of the family. Our blog allows us to share our stories with people all over the world.

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Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest
Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest
Four generations of Jewish women settled in the upper Midwest, on the prairie and in the small towns of North and South Dakota, northern Iowa, Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. Their stories are told in a fascinating book entitled “And Prarie Dogs Weren’t Kosher” by Linda Mack Schloff. Published in 1996, the book was a gift to my mother from her younger sister, Sylvia. Their hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is mentioned numerous times. 
You/Us
I was touched to write this poem because of the prevalence of “anti” in the news. When this was covered on my local TV station about the incidents against Asian Americans, an Oriental woman made the comment, “Why are they hurting us? They like our food.” The four stanzas below represent the gifts we have received from these four persecuted groups. Of course there could be other stanzas about other groups but brevity is the soul of wit.
My True Destiny
Finding My True Destiny
At age 42, I decided to go to college. I’d been working at Sinai Hospital for 11 years in many capacities: I started as a low level secretary, was promoted to Medical Typist, then Medical Secretary B, and finally Medical Secretary A for the chief of OB/GYN.
During this time, I’d been married and divorced twice. The first marriage was to Sig when I was young and stupid and chose the wrong guy.
On the COVID-19 Anniversary
Let’s talk about the COVID-19 anniversary. Yahrzeit is the Yiddish word for “a year’s time” and is used only in reference to the death of a human being, not a birthday, wedding or specific event. Each year, as with all Jewish events, a candle is lit the evening before the day of the person’s death. This is different from other candles as it burns for 24 hours. COVID may surround our lives for 24 months.
COVID-19 Anniversary