Was she even born when she won the auction?

So pleased to welcome into my studio yesterday Gitty, the little winner of my contribution to the Cheder Chabad Monsey Chinese Auction several months ago -- I'm pretty sure she was still inside Mommy when she won! She was all princess-ed up and ready to go, with matching earrings and bracelet, which is more than I can say for myself...

Chessed for Chanukkah

My gifts to the Project Hope families

Spent the morning prepping the gifts for a project I'm really looking forward to! I've volunteered my services to Project Hope, a division of Rockland County Bikur Cholim, which provides support to families dealing with medical challenges.  I'll be doing portrait sessions and printing images, totally free of charge, for as many as 15 families currently involved with Project Hope.  We'll "fill the frame" IY"H with beautiful images of strong families b'achdus who will, with Hashem's help, get past this.  Soon I hope to tell you that Bikur Cholim has ceased operations for lack of customers.