Granted, we think our daughter is a gem, but her middle name is actually in homage to the grandmother she never knew. In Ashkenazic tradition, one of the greatest expressions of love is naming a newborn in memory of someone who has passed away. This can come in the form of using the same exact… Continue reading We Named Her Beryl
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Week 4: Witness to History PROMPT: What historical events did your ancestor witness or live through? Don't forget that local history is just as important as world history! Joe Stern, a self-portrait My husband's "Grandpa Joe" not only lived through and personally witnessed a lot of major historical events… Continue reading Sketching the Scene
