Schiff, Mrs Rachel

Michael Schiff, gastroenterologist, and Rachel Schiff, artist adopted their standard poodle puppy on Valentine's Day, 2009. She had gold tips on her ears, head and back. Therefore they gave her the first name, "Zahava," meaning 'golden' in Hebrew. Because poodles have wool and she was mostly cream colored like a lamb she was given "Agnelle" as a middle name. This is the French feminine word for 'lamb'. Because Michael and Rachel are steeped in Biblical roots (Michael by birth and Rachel through study and journey) it was pure joy for them to spin a tale that integrates their background and inte...