Jewish journalist Suzi Brozman
We’re in the middle of counting the Omer, the period of time during which Jewish tradition mourns the passing of 12,000 pairs of Rabbi Akiva’s students. On April 7, another “student” of Rabbi Akiva passed away: Suzi Brozman, who spent much of her journalism career reporting for the Atlanta Jewish Times.
Of course, Suzi did not study with Rabbi Akiva, at least not literally. And when one looks for a figure in Jewish history with whom to associate Suzi – who was born in Jacksonville, Fla. in 1947 – the second century rabbinic sage is likely not the first to come to mind. Nevertheless, I feel the connection is strong.