Bobeshi Rivqah lived with her son, Rabbi Gerwitz and his family, above the temple in Brooklyn, New York.
She enjoyed walking and talking with everyone in the neighborhood.
They all knew her as bobeshi.
Retelling stories from her childhood at the Treblinka concentration camp, often, brought tears from those who listened.
Now, her health was failing; too ill to take walks.
Rabbi Gerwitz asked the congregation for prays for bobeshi.
Stomach cancer took her before the test results came back.
The congregation overflowed into the street as the family sat shiva.
Finally, Bobeshi Rivqah had found loving acceptance and peace.
2019©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Historical
Word Count: 100
Photo Prompt:©RogerBultot
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Rivqah / רִבְקָה – Rebbecca
Bobeshi / באָבעשי – Granny
Shiva / שִׁבְעָה – literally means seven. It is the week-long mourning period in Judaism.
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November 19, 2019 at 7:09 am
At the end of the day, this is the best we can for – to be remembered fondly.
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November 20, 2019 at 3:45 pm
Yes, we all want to be remembered in some way. Thank you, Tannille.
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November 18, 2019 at 11:04 am
Life had not been kind to Bobeshi Rivqah. First spending time in a concentration camp and then coming down with stomach cancer. Why god test those who are nearest to him. Bobeshi lived above God’s abode.
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November 20, 2019 at 3:57 pm
Yes, anyone who’s lived this type of life has lived a suffered life. But, in the end, the congregation made her life seem whole. Thank you, Abhijit for your wonderfully expressive comment.
Isadora 😎
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November 17, 2019 at 10:05 pm
A fitting tribute. Lovely.
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November 20, 2019 at 3:58 pm
Thanks, lain. In the end, some kind of recognition of our lives is all we really want.
Isadora 😎
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November 17, 2019 at 8:38 pm
Not many such stories still left.and from Treblinka there were only 67 survivors… I happened to read a story today in the news about that camp
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November 20, 2019 at 4:12 pm
Yes, there are very few left to tell the horriffic stories of that concentration camp. Between 700,00 – 900,00 people were killed. A tragedy of humanity. It’s surreal. Thank you, Bjorn for commenting.
Isadora 😎
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November 17, 2019 at 1:22 pm
A lovely story Isadora.
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November 20, 2019 at 4:20 pm
I’m pleased you found it to be lovely, Rupali. Thank you … Isadora 😎
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November 17, 2019 at 11:57 am
A poignant piece indeed. Isadora.
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November 17, 2019 at 2:55 am
this is one of the best this week. well done.
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November 20, 2019 at 4:31 pm
I’m so pleased I went back to answer my comments from last week. ~~~ : )
Thank you, Plaridel. I’m smiling at your wonderful comment. Sometimes, we need to hear we’re on the right path of writing. Have a great Wednesday.
Isadora 😎
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November 16, 2019 at 5:55 pm
She’d made a lifetime of friends.
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November 20, 2019 at 4:35 pm
She did have a way of gathering strangers and making them friends. Thank you, Liz. I appreciate your visiting and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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November 16, 2019 at 4:52 pm
A touching story, Isadora. Sounds like she was well-loved in the community.
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November 20, 2019 at 4:39 pm
Thank you, Margaria, for enjoying my story.
She was a very nice lady. Have a great Wednesday.
Isadora 😎
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November 20, 2019 at 5:54 pm
De nada, Isadora. Igualmente!
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November 16, 2019 at 4:07 pm
Oh, so sad. I hope her stories will live on.
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November 17, 2019 at 2:12 pm
Yes, these historic tales told by those who lived it need to be documented. The many memoirs we all desire to write. Thank you, MoHawk for commenting.
Isadora😎
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November 16, 2019 at 2:33 pm
A loving and beautiful tribute to the many who survived, but never forgot.
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November 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm
The sorrow of their losses must be overwhelming.
Survivors were effected, in some ways, more. Thank you, Linda, for your heartfelt comment.
Isadora😎
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November 16, 2019 at 1:28 pm
Querida Isadora,
Such a sweet tale. You make me wish I could hear Bobeshi’s stories. BTW I’d never heard Bobeshi. To my grandchildren I’m “Bubbie.” A form of it I’m sure. Buen escrito mi amiga.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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November 20, 2019 at 4:53 pm
Querida Rochelle,
El tiempo pasa tan lijero. YIKES!!!
I’m still on last weeks comments. LOL
Running as fast as I can. : )
Bobeshi is what they called the nice elderly ladies in my neighborhood. Sometimes, I’d hear the words bububla or bubble(bubbeh) and others. There are more stories to tell. She was quite a character. As a child, I heard many stories but didn’t know they would have any merit or historic information. Perhaps, I can dig down deep and bring them to life from time to time. Gracias pro sus buenas palabras. Siempre es un placer.
Abrazos y Carino,
Isadora 😎
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November 16, 2019 at 12:17 pm
A sad but respectful day for a live well lived.
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November 17, 2019 at 1:17 pm
She never forgot the atrocities of the Nazis.
They loved her because of her kindness and all she’d endured. Based on a childhood memory of a neighbor. Thanks, aFrank. Happy Sunday
Isadora😎
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November 16, 2019 at 12:16 pm
A story of our time.
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November 17, 2019 at 1:01 pm
Yes, James. Much change is still needed. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Isadora😎
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November 16, 2019 at 4:42 am
A beautifully told story, Isadora. She loved others and they loved her back. What better way to leave this earth?
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November 16, 2019 at 11:40 am
I’m pleased you enjoyed my story, Dale. We should all be so fortunate to find peace in our final days.
Have a wonderful weekend
Isador a 😎
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November 16, 2019 at 11:45 am
You too!
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November 16, 2019 at 12:39 am
A sad and touching story, but also heart warming Isadora……
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November 16, 2019 at 11:37 am
Thanks,Ivor. Those were horrific times for many.
Isadora😎
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November 15, 2019 at 11:37 pm
Great story, Isadora. Sad, but touching.
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November 16, 2019 at 11:03 am
Thank you, Trent. I appreciate your coming by and commenting. Enjoy your weekend.
Isadora😎
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