Tachna, Robert Howard 6
- Born: Jan 1, 1966, Oak Park, Michigan, United States 1,2,3,6
General Notes:
Dear Robert,
I hope this note finds you well! I need to take a moment to thank you for the positive affect you had on my life when we were children. We were classmates in Ms. Parsons 3rd grade class at Green School almost 40 years ago. You were a great artist… ..often drawing army men battle scenes and a genuinely nice person. I remember asking what you wanted for Christmas. You firmly told me “I’m Jewish….I don’t celebrate Christmas….I celebrate Hanukkah.” I ask you “What’s Hanukkah?” and you explaine d Hanukkah to me. I remember being fascinated by a holiday other than Christmas.
I went home and told my Mother I learned something new in class. I told her I was excited to learn about Hanukkah. That evening she took me to the old West Bloomfield Library to check books on world holidays and celebrations. I remember pouring th rough the book and absorbing the information. I was very fascinated and intrigued by the words and bright photos in the book… men, women and children all around the world praying, worshiping, celebrating and sharing their faith with loved ones . I had to write a book report for my Mom and explain what I learned. Your words drove me to learn more and more about world religions and cultures as well as how our differences should bring us together.
Almost 40 years later I’m an HR professional with a degree in Sociology and World Religion. I’ve used my love of mankind, intolerance of discrimination, exposure to numerous cultures, religious celebrations, faith practices and diverse upbringin g to become a well-rounded Human Resources professional. I continue to read books and participate in various diverse events around the city or where ever my travels take me.
I sincerely thank you for changing the way I look at life years ago. I appreciate you more that words can express!
Wishing you continued blessings on this great journey!
Monica
Noted events in his life were:
• Birth in Week. 2 Saturday
• Hebrew name. 2 Tzvi Nutuh Yechiel Ha-Levy
• Jewish Birth Date. 2 9 Teves 5726
• Residence, 1993. 6 Birmingham, MI
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