Confession: I am sure there will a part 4 at some point. The truth is, I find inspiration in my father's ways ALL the time. But for now I am going to have this be the last of the series... It is fascinating how after a loved one dies they take on this almost mystical … Continue reading Dad Role Model Career Part 3

As I said in my previous post, my father is my role model for how I approach my patients/clients/anyone whom I am serving professionally. There are other strategies he taught me as well. As eerie and sad as it might sound, after he passed away, we had a huge pile of templates he had prepared … Continue reading Dad Role Model Career Part 2

I have a sharp memory of one Shabbat morning when I was walking to synagogue with my father. I was about 12 years old—I think, maybe a bit older—and we were discussing my career aspirations. I told my father that I wanted to be able to spend quality time with the patients I worked with, … Continue reading Dad Role Model Career

In recent days a couple friends have texted me that they are thinking of my father and hope I am doing alright. My father passed away 12 years ago today, in the Jewish calendar. It meant a lot to receive these texts after so much time has gone by; I was surprised and humbled when … Continue reading The Grinch Who Stole Simchat Torah