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Ruth could not have known the impact her loyalty and kind-
ness toward Naomi would have on future generations. Chazal
explain that the story of Ruth was canonized to teach us the
rewards bestowed upon those who perform kindnesses (Ruth
Rabbah 2:14). Ruth’s sacrifices were rewarded with her progeny
as she became the “mother of royalty.” Like Ruth, Lucy could
not have known the impact of her sacrifice, a sacrifice that
has inspired our entire nation.
“What can I do to honor Lucy’s memory?” asked Rena May-
Juni. “Be proactive in nourishing friendships, cherish every
moment with my children, be forgiving to myself and others,
encourage creativity, commit to physical fitness, harness my
power as a woman to do good in the world, embrace my flaws
and love my spouse and children unconditionally.”
Ruth did not live to see her great-grandson rise to royalty and
begin our people’s messianic line. Yet after three millenia, we
continue to learn from her and remember her as one of Israel’s
greatest women of valor. United as one family and one nation,
we hope and pray that we will learn from Lucy’s remarkable
legacy. May we soon see the regards of her sacrifice.

Rabbanit Shani Taragin
is Educational Director of Mizrachi and the Director
of the Mizrachi-TVA Lapidot Educators’ Program.

A member of the Mizrachi Speakers Bureau
mizrachi.org/speakers