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Video: Reacting to a Horrible Tragedy
In May of 2001, Seth and Sherri Mandel received the worst news that a parent could hear: their eldest son, Koby, had been cruelly murdered.
Sherri and Seth didn’t know how they could possibly continue to live without their child — nor did they want to. But in the decade since that horrible tragedy, the Mandels have learned that pain can be chanelled into growth, and that while you never go back to being the person you once were, the pain is a springboard to become even greater.
The Mandels founded Camp Koby, a camp for children who’ve lost a loved one to a terrorist attack, and the Koby Mandell Foundation, helping mothers and widows find solace and support in community.
Here, Mrs. Mandell shares her “five Cs” — for thriving in the face of tragedy. Some words to remember:
“The thing that could help us was [giving] love and creating meaning.”
“Once you can tell your story, it can change.”
This talk was delivered at the annual JLI “Land and the Spirit” trip to Israel. For information about JLI’s summer experience visit JRetreat.com
Sara
Amazing
Everyone should watch this video
She is a very special women
moshiach now!!!!!!!!!!
WOW
incredible
So important
It’s so important to listen to her. She really gives strength.
im #1
My cousin and her dead son were best friends while growing up in Israel