These two speeches were given last week at a Shloshim memorial for the long-time educator Rebbetzin Miriam Gordon OBM held at Chabad of Encino in California.
Here are her two children speaking:
Rabbi Yehoshua B. Gordon
Mrs. Bluma Rivkin
Our Mother, Rebbetzin Gordon
California's Valley Shliach Rabbi Yehoshua Gordon and Louisiana Shlucha Mrs. Bluma Rivkin talk about their unique mother, Rebbetzin Miriam Gordon OBM. Video
California's Valley Shliach Rabbi Yehoshua Gordon and Louisiana Shlucha Mrs. Bluma Rivkin talk about their unique mother, Rebbetzin Miriam Gordon OBM. Video
Miriam (Levy ) Roetter Along with the over two hundred decendents that Josh mentions, are all the people that were brought back to Yiddishkeit. First Rabbi and Mrs Gordon a”h, then their children and now their grandchildren. As the baal teshuvahs grew and had their own families,( many whose children are now out there bringing back Yidden ) the numbers grew and grew and continue to grow. They have left an amazing legacy in this world and they are greatly missed. Thank you for sharing these videos. I will share them with my children and grandchildren so they can see… Read more »
I only knew Chani before this, but am so profoundly moved at the amazing and inspiring whole family the Gordon’s brought into this world to spread outwardly light and deep meaningful spirituality into the world. Thank you for posting this most eloquent tribute to Mrs. Gordon-especially moving was Bluma’s account of the last months.
thank you bluma for sharing all that.
you had an incredible zchus.
zol der zchus dir bayshtayn mit nachas fun kinder un fun einiklach.
http://www.chabad.org/news/article_cdo/aid/2086687/jewish/Jewish-Educator-and-Mentor-Miriam-Gordon-87.htm
does anyone have a link to the article that Rabbi Gordon mentions on Chabad.org? it sounds fascinating..
The two speeches testify to the beautiful legacy that Rebbetzin Miriam Gordon a’h and her husband Rebbi Gordon a’h built and created. May Hashem give a bracha for the legacy to continue, with only simchos, revealed good and Chassidshe, Yiddishe nachas with the coming of Moshiach NOW!
These were very touching and great tributes to their mom and now I would love to hear what the grandchildren had to say if possible.
So heartwarming and moving.