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Kindness and caring at time of need
My family recently lost our mom, Vanessa Glass, a great matriarch who, for many years, quietly contributed to her community without judgement or the need for anything in return. I am writing to acknowledge the great work and compassion of the Chevrah Kadisha, as well as Rabbi and Rebbetzin Uzvolk from the Victory Park Hebrew Congregation.
Alan Glass, Johannesburg
At our time of need, Phillip Kalmonowitz and the Chev dealt with the situation with an enormous amount of care and dignity. Similarly, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Uzvolk visited our mom in hospital despite the fact that she was no longer officially a member of their shul, and accepted our secular ways without criticism or judgement. The Chev has a thankless task dealing with people at their most vulnerable. On behalf of my family, we are grateful for its compassion and care.