Graduation party for Eliana G

Eliana G., the youngest daughter of Zufan G., just graduated from high school. Their family came from Eritrea as refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have worked hard to build a life in their new home. Eliana was a leader in her school, and has received a scholarship to attend college in the fall. The refugee relief committee of my havurah, Fabrangen, has been sponsoring and working with them after being linked up by ECDC, the Ethiopian Community Development Council. We are very proud of Eliana and her entire family for their strength, hard work, and courage, and wish them a bright future. 

Plus, great injera and homemade Eritrean food. Thanks also to the dedicated and kind members of Fabrangen who have been there for the family.

Wandering around Chestertown Maryland / Wedding weekend for Matthew and Rachel

Ruth and I attended the wedding of her nephew Matthew to Rachel in Chestertown, Maryland. We had a happy weekend wandering around this quaint and historic town on the Eastern Shore.

Portraits of Ruth- National Arboretum

My dear one.

No Kings | State College PA

Ruth, Adele, Marjorie and I participated in the massive nationwide No Kings protests agains the abuses and authoritarian policies of the current administration. We were among thousands who came out to demonstrate for democracy and the rule of law on the Old Main Lawn of Penn State University, in State College. Pennsylvania. This community's rally was organized by Keystone Indivisible.