Ariel Chaim Avrech

Torah Dedication in Memory of Ariel Chaim, Z’L

September 12, 2019 by Robert J. Avrech 7 Comments

Karen and I dedicated a Torah to our synagogue in memory of our son Ariel Chaim, Z’L. On the evening of August 22, at our home, there was a ceremony where the last hundred letters of the Torah were filled in by our friend, a scribe, with a few dozen honored family and friends present.
*All Photos: Steve Cohn Photography www.stevecohnphotography.com (310) 277-2054 © 2019*

In his 1899 Harper’s Monthly essay, “Concerning the Jews”, Mark Twain concludes his reflection on the Jewish people with a question.

All things are mortal but the Jew; all other forces pass, but he remains. What is the secret of his immortality?

There is no secret.

At least not to those of us who understand Jewish history and our eternal covenant with HaShem.

The Jewish people are immortal because of their adherence to the Torah.

New Torah Scroll Dedicated To The Memory of Ariel Chaim, Z’L

August 28, 2019 by Robert J. Avrech 2 Comments

It took the scribe a year to write this Torah scroll.

This year, instead of the Ariel Avrech Memorial Lecture, my wife Karen and I dedicated a new Torah in our son’s blessed memory.

The ceremony took place last week. The video should be up here at Seraphic Secret in a few weeks.

Live: Jackie Danicki Delivers the Ariel Avrech Memorial Lecture

June 25, 2018 by Robert J. Avrech 2 Comments

Every lecture delivered in memory of our son Ariel Chaim ZT’L is special. But this year’s lecture by our good friend Jackie Danicki is extraordinary.

Fifteen years ago Jackie and I met online after she wrote a beautiful comment on one of my earliest blogposts about our beloved son who had passed away.

Jackie Danicki’s Ariel Avrech Memorial Lecture A Fitting Tribute

June 13, 2018 by Robert J. Avrech Leave a Comment

Jackie Danicki delivers the 15th Annual Ariel Avrech Memorial Lecture, 6-10-’18
Photo by: Steve Cohn www.stevecohnphotography.com (310) 277-2054 © 2018 Steve Cohn Photography

Every lecture delivered in memory of our son Ariel Chaim ZT’L is special. But this year’s lecture by our good friend Jackie Danicki was extraordinary.

Fifteen years ago Jackie and I met online after she wrote a beautiful comment on one of my earliest blogposts about our beloved son who had passed away.

Jackie Danicki to Deliver 15th Annual Ariel Avrech Memorial Lecture

June 7, 2018 by Robert J. Avrech Leave a Comment

You are all invited to the Fifteenth Annual Ariel Avrech ZT’L Memorial Lecture that will take place this coming Sunday, June 10, 2018, at 10 AM, followed by brunch.

Location: Young Israel of Century City

9317 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035

For those unable to attend the lecture will be posted here at Seraphic Secret.

Karen and I are delighted to announce that our good friend Jackie Danicki will deliver this year’s lecture:

“Confessions of a Convert: A Humbling, Joyful Journey to Judaism.”