A Passover Message from Sasha Heller
Sasha Heller shares his thoughts and inspiration for Passover this year.
Sasha Heller is the Web Editor and Copy Editor for the Atlanta Jewish Times
Don’t ‘Pass Over’ the Little Things
A recent tragic dating experience reminded me of the fragility of life and the importance of not taking anything for granted.
A mutual friend set me up with her niece, a young lady in her mid-30s, and we began texting nightly for several weeks. She said she wanted to take it slow, so we continued texting and learning about each other’s interests. It was nice to, at the very least, make a new friend – which isn’t always easy when you’re in your mid-40s.
But we never met.
Unfortunately, she had a seizure in the middle of the night and sadly passed away. When her aunt called to tell me the news, I was in shock. I had just texted the young lady a few nights before and now, she was dead … at 37.
Life is fleeting, and her death reminded me of how precious our time is. We should enjoy as much as we can each day and not pass over the little things. Indulge in that second scoop of ice cream, pile on a little extra lox on that bagel, and relish waking up each morning … as it could be our last.
RIP, Ariel.
Sasha Heller is the Managing Editor of Atlanta Jewish Times.
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