By Rivkah Winderman
There is nothing in the world like a sweet young child. I remember when I was in Israel, I used to frequent the Swerdlov residence. I took care of and got to know the children in the household, and I was close with Alta Shula.
She was a vibrant, sweet girl, and there was something very special about her. Shula was always smiling, and you were able see in her eyes that she understood you, she was beyond her years and it seemed to me that she had an “old soul.” She was very loving and in her short life she was able to have an effect on me and many others.
There were many people who came to the shiva including people who babysat just once and they relayed how they were affected positively by Shula as well.
She had her entire life before her and G-d took her from our midst. I am glad I had the honor to know her and share part of my life with her.
This Shabbos will be her second Yahrtzeit, and as I remember her short life it saddens me, but at the same time I know to appreciate all that we have and all of the people that are in my life today.
Obviously we do not know the reason for tragedies, but we have to move forward and keep on being strong. I am commemorating my Shabbos this week to Shula, and there is going to be a Kiddush sponsored in her memory at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel (more details here), 1349 President St. (Rubashkins) at 1:15 pm.
Her sweet neshama should have an aliya and we should all be reunited with our loved ones very soon.
VIDEO: Shula’s life in photos
Shula’s Song by Chana’le Fellig – For women and girls only.
suuuuuch a special loving caring vibrant and cute girl!!!!!!!!
me we all merit the coming of mashiach now!
wow she was a gorgious little girl and my eyys welled up with tears after watching that video. Although I did not have the Zechus or privelege of meeting such a precious child, my heart aches with sadness. But it wasn’t clear of how she passed away and i was just wondering.
such an amazing family they are soo nice! had the privilege to meet them! i just cried after reading and seeing that! may hashem bless them
Very touching. May we all be touched by your feelings and by the light that Shula brought to you and the world. May we always remember how this beautiful child touched so many in such a short time.
Tattie
I dont know about anyone else and I never met this child but my heart is in absolute turmoil in pain after seeing this. There is nothing i can see or do to reconcile the horror of anyone losing such a beautiful precious child. nothing. I just dont understand this.
Your mission on earth was well accomplished.
Though your life was short-lived and your passing painful, you continue to light us up with the memory of your carefree joy and inspiration.
May her neshama have an aliya
My heart will forever be touched.
she looks like such a a sweet and and beautiful girl! 🙁
Moshiach now!!!
i miss shula, i didnt know her too well but i saw her a few times and she always made me smile. she was the most beautiful little girl ever. she is always in my heart and may the family have strangth to keep moving and only good news. may we reunite with her real soon. moshieach now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish I could be in Crown Heights for Shabbos this week to celebrate her memory with you and listen to all the wonderful stories and memories you have of her! Sending you and her whole family lots of love! Love, Erika
May she be reunited with her family with Moshiach Tzidkeinu now!!!
Very nicely written