Adam Oral Law

I strongly connect to the mitzot of 32 “‘Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord. Personally, I have always felt a very strong connection to my family members of older generations. My great uncle passed away this past year, whom I was very close with. He was a very musical person with a lot of connections to a musical world. His contribution to my life was enormous. Also as someone who was very learned, he taught me how to play chess and learn the game with a passion. He will always be remembered by me and my family as well as for his music. Today, I can honor him and this commandment by talking to my grandparents, hanging out with them, which is something I do often, and interacting and being a part of their lives as much as possible. Respecting those who came before us and their contribution to our lives is very important to maintaining the Jewish tradition and this mitzvot specifically.

This is a video of my Uncle Herby, who passed away, and my then 3 year old brother Henry. This video was made by my uncle while he was documenting Herby's music. There are a bunch of other videos on his YouTube page of my great uncle singing and playing originals,covers, and more. We have kept the memory of Herby and his music alive through sharing his memory and his work. My cousin Marc now plays music at the level of Herby, composing and making his impact. By remembering Herby's impact on our family, we can continue to respect him and the Jewish commandment.