Visiting Auschwitz with Holocaust Survivors and a Nova Survivor
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I was talented and strong. I could teach, lecture, sing, dance and play guitar. Within two years I watched that all slip away. I have ALS and my muscles lost their functionality.
I had the honor of care sitting bedside with Rabbi Hurwitz last night. I was very afraid and felt incompetent having never cared for a patient in his condition. Yitzi’s care companion Jose gave me a brief orientation and left for the evening. I wanted some immediate excuse out of this assignment but as soon as I met Yitzi when he entered the room, I saw the compassion in his eyes and knew I was led here for a reason. After a while I no longer heard the children playing outside, and we settled in for a restful evening. I did not google Rabbi Hurwitz until later the next afternoon, not yet aware of his incredible journey with ALS, however, I sensed his amazing energy and knew this is a very special man. I am blessed to have met Yitzi and will never forget his eyes, his patience and kindness.