re-member

What does it mean to remember? According to AI, the primary Hebrew word for “to remember” is Zakar (זָכַר). In Hebrew, this signifies more than just mental recollection; it represents an active, “body-and-soul” remembrance—recalling something to mind and subsequently taking action based on that memory. What does it mean to remember the past?  Two very different experiences stirred me to ponder that question, using the above definition. As my daughter recently prepared to graduate from high school, we went through photos from her life—and ours—since 2008 for her graduation slideshow.… Continue reading re-member