DISQUS

Sally · 2 years ago

Dear Hadar,

Your article about your father is extraordinary. I knew something about your background, but this gives such insight into your father and also your growing up years under your father's influence. What a wonderful man.

I also saw some paralles to my own father, also an academician, and committed to total integrity in all he did, including his research.

Sally

hadar · 2 years ago

Thanks Sally. I truly believe that your father also qualified as a "Great Man", independent of the fact that he was obviously a Great Father!

Arlene · 2 years ago

I'm overwhelmed by the beautiful thought that as a son you undertook to 'share' your very special father with the rest of us. By putting into words his incredible story you honor him in so many ways. Thanks for sharing. And I hope it's okay with you that I plan to pass this on as inspiration to others. . . . .Love, Arlene

P.S. I've told you before that I was sure that the Lois I knew could only have committed herself to someone as deeply feeling as herself. It was no surprise to me that you are who you are. Now you've proven it one more time.

hadar · 2 years ago

Thanks Arlene, it means an awful lot to me! We both can't wait to you both again as soon as possible! :-)

annette berson · 2 years ago

Hello, Hadar,
Arlene forwarded your deeply meaningful writing about your "great dad" a "great man". I loved every word. I had a "great dad", a "great man": bar mitzvahed 'underground' in Latvia, fought in WWII, and worked harder than most people as an incredibly devoted son, husband, and father. He was the most honest and truly good person I have ever known in my life, and will probably ever know.
I'm glad I have this, YOUR opportunity, to express a miniscule part of my thoughts. Thank you. You are quite fortunate, as I am.
Annette

hadar · 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Annette. I didn't expect to start a chain reaction with the post, but I'm very glad that's how it's working out! :-)

sondra sen · 2 years ago

Dear Hadar:

We are friends for so many years, and I know of your many talents and accomplishments, and your amazing humanity; but had forgotten details of the parents who shaped and moulded you. Now, it all makes sense. Thank you for sharing this memorable story of your Dad, which was so appropriate for Father's Day.
I, too, had a kind and caring Dad who was a model for me when I selected Tapas--just as you had a model for compassion and passion about social issues when you selected Lois.
Tapas and I send love to you both and hope to see you soon.
Sondra

hadar · 2 years ago

Thanks Sondy! Lois "surprised" me by sharing this with lots of our friends, and I've been touched by how many have reached out to say that it was meaningful to them.

We hope to see you both soon! Love to the entire family!