“I think it's beautiful. A word for remembering small moments destined to be lost.”  --Robyn Schneider, The Beginning of Everything

The term Sillage (see-yazh), derived from the French word for a boat’s wake, can refer the scientific degree to which a perfume’s fragrance lingers or can poetically refer to having a lingering impression of something having passed.  Our memories are not files of events saved on a hard drive.  Memories contain the movement of a moment, can be electrifying to the senses, and are meant to stay with us.  Each time we celebrate Rosh Hashanah, as we have done for years and generations, we create new collective memories to be passed down. 

What are three moments in the past year (or further back) seemed small at the time but linger with you? What ways are you planing on being more mindful in the year to come?

Blessing of Memory
Zichronam livracha, tzedek v’shalom 
May the memories of those we have lost be for a blessing of righteousness and peace.


Booklet Section: Remembrance, New Year Blessings 
Source: Robyn Schneider, Custom & Craft, Rebekah Lowin