Bernice Zuckerberg GordonCousinsIn all the years I knew them, they never spoke of it.4 min read·Aug 23, 2023----
Bernice Zuckerberg GordonCandle LightingI am six years old, sitting on a kitchen chair watching my mother get ready to light the candles for Shabbes. My legs swing back and forth…8 min read·May 1, 2023--1--1
Bernice Zuckerberg GordonI dream of entering without needing to touch its powerful shoresEdges of earth and sandy shores. Always edges — near Great bodies of water. I1 min read·Mar 22, 2023----
Bernice Zuckerberg GordonI Have No Doubt That It Was SoThis one was different. He wasn’t skittish — didn’t flit away. He made direct eye contact — stood his ground.1 min read·Mar 8, 2023----
Bernice Zuckerberg GordonWhat I Learned from My Cantor Father About ListeningI always knew when my father had reached the block on which we lived. Never had to turn. I just knew.5 min read·Dec 21, 2022--2--2
Bernice Zuckerberg GordonWithout HimWhen I was three, I drowned. Almost. Looking up from the depths, I saw His hands. They pulled me up and I breathed easy — Once again.1 min read·Nov 9, 2022--1--1
Bernice Zuckerberg GordonThe Morning of My BirthMother-To-Be: I need to see my doctor. Please call him.1 min read·Nov 2, 2022----