A poem in memory of Rabbi Aryeh Hirschfield

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Written by Gulzar Ahmed Gulzar Ahmed
Published: 13 January 2009 13 January 2009
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 Gulzar Ahmed, a Muslim co-chair of ICGP, has created a moving
tribute to the late Rabbi Aryeh Hirschfield who tragically died a few days
ago while on vacation with his family in Mexico.  May the gentle rabbi enter
God's Mercy and rest in Peace, and may his family, friends and congregation
be blessed with solace and patience.

      Aseel Nasir Dyck

      The poem by Gulzar Ahmed in memory of Rabbi Aryeh Hirschfield:

        Rabbi Aryeh Hirschfield

        Rabbi Aryeh, we will miss you


        Your face, reflected peace
        Your smile, serene and calm
        Your eyes, full of wisdom
        Your voice, a beautiful song

        In despair, you echoed hope
        In doubt, you reassured
        Our faith in humankind
        You refurbished, you restored
        Rabbi Aryeh, we will miss you

        Human rights, love, and friendship
        You were teaching us to care
        Honesty and peace thru justice
        You were coaching to be fair

        We are all divine creation
        Though we are of different faith
        You encouraged true acceptance
        You promoted interfaith
        Rabbi Aryeh, we will miss you

        Now you are not among us
        May your essence rest in peace
        We are feeling your absence
        Your happy smiling face

        Tell us who will teach us patience
        Who will read us lovely psalms?
        Who will share your gift of kindness?
        Who will sing Shalom, Salaam?
        Rabbi Aryeh, we will miss you

        By: Gulzar Ahmed

        1/12/09
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