b' Ruchama Zlotnick , had a smile that could light up a room, dimples and eyes that shone with joy. She was a caring and selflessalways concerned and worried about the happiness and well-being of her many friends.As family and friends know, Ruchamawas the epitome of caring and . Ruchamaintuitively was able to sense a friends mood and knew the very words and actions to put a smile on the others face. Her unknowntothepublic projectsweremany.Herwidespread kindness and her incredible ability to reach out to everyone has created a huge void in the hundreds of lives she touched.Ruchamayearned for achdus among her friends. She would be the first to offer a kind word, a note of encouragement or a letter of love and a hug for one and all. Ruchamastafkid in life was to bring achdus andtoencourageahavaamongfriends.Inthatshewasmost successful.Many teenagers relate well with their friends; at home, however, fuses may be short. Ruchamagenerously doled out her good nature and cheer with her family as well.The deep impact made byupon those she knew, as wellastheinfluencemadebyhertragicanduntimelylossinher fifteenth year will always be remembered. It behooves us to remember her embodiment of these beautiful traits and try and achieve the same lofty height.RUCHAMA ZLOTNICKMEMORIAL LECTURE I 2025 '