This week our 7th graders made matzoh ball soup from scratch (with the assistance of the wonderful Mrs. Sandra Gutman) nad delivered it to CSZ community members who are experiencing loss or illness. Here's a letter from a caretaker of one of the soup recipients.
Dear Mr. Lerner & 7th Grade Class,
There are times in life when your heart is so broken you feel as though you will never feel good or whole or happy again. Mrs. Perlman's husband of 68 years, Major Charles Perlman, a World War II hero and Silver Star recipient was called home to God on February 13th of this year. When Major Perlman was alive, I used to tell people I took care of a National Treasure because I was on a team of caregivers lucky enough to be assigned to the Perlman home.
Now I tell people I take care of one of our Nation's greatest Heroes. It is truly a privilege to serve a woman of such great character and strength. My time with Mrs. Perlman has taught me that it is the women and men who love and serve the men and women serving our country who are perhaps our greatest National Treasures.
It is in the service of others that God helps us all to heal. Of this I am certain. Because today, the gift of homemade chicken soup together with the power of your presence, instantly and unequivocally lifted Mrs. Perlman's spirits to Freedom Tower heights. Your Mitzvah helped to heal another piece of a broken heart today. And for that, we - the family and friends of Mrs. Elaine Perlman - are all truly thankful. Be proud and carry on!
Kathleen Daelemans
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