My Two Sons

Last night, each of my sons wore a white kittel.
Menachem became married.
Avi remains buried.

Menachem is at one with his new kallah (bride), Rochel.
Avi is at one with the earth.

Menachem's forehead was briefly daubed with ashes in memory of the Beit haMiqdash (Temple).
Avi lies amidst dust and ashes.

Menachem has his future ahead of him.
Avi has nothing.

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Chana, my daughter, looked beautiful yesterday, as was our new daughter, Rochel.
The photographer snapped their pictures, and those of the rest of our newly-joined families.

Avi will appear in no picture.