Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Adina Back Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Adina Back
Joy Holland
September 4, 2008
I had the great pleasure of working with Adina on what was to be her last project, a short history of Flatbush. She was wonderfully thorough, brilliant, warm, and funny. I loved being around her, even for that short time. All of my sympathy goes out to her family for this huge loss.
Melanie Kaye/Kantrowitz
August 19, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Adina when I was director of JFREJ and she joined the JFREJ board; and our paths crossed again at Brookyn College. Adina was infinitely helpful, thoughtful, and kind; simultaneously unpretentious and brilliant; a sister and a comrade.
Van Gosse
August 16, 2008
I worked with Adina for many years on the Radical History Review, first when she was the wonderfully competent and simpatico Managing Editor about 13 years ago, and then as a fellow member of our Editorial Collective. It's hard to sum up such a fine person--principled, funny, always constructive. The kind of person you look forward to seeing again. All of us at RHR deeply miss her.
Judy Friedler
August 12, 2008
I want to extend my deepest and most heartfelt prayers and condolences to Linda, Gabriel and Isaiah, and the entire Back family, Toby, Nate, Efrem, Aaron, Rachel and Sara. Though I have not seen Adina in over 25 years, I do feel your loss and grief. Our families go back more than 40 years, and Adina was part of that.
All my love,
Judy
Joseph Grossman
August 11, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathy to Linda, Gabriel,Isaiah, Nate and Toby and allthose wonderful brothers and sisters. May you all know no more sorrow. Warmest love from Joe and Jose Grossman
Dale Rosenberg
August 10, 2008
My heart goes out to Linda, Gabe and Isaiah. May your memories of her bring you comfort.
Lesley/Teddy Topping-Ostrow
August 10, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about Adina. Our sons graduated together this year from elementary school. We will miss Adina greatly and she will continue to be in our thoughts.
Gretchen Sorin
August 9, 2008
I had the great pleasure to work with Adina for several years on the Bridges and Boundaries Exhibition about the relationship between blacks and Jews for the Jewish Museum. In the midst of a tumultuous process she was always kind, thoughtful, compassionate, and so very smart. Working with Adina and getting to know her was one of the great joys of my professional life. She was such a caring, good and decent soul who lived a life devoted to others. I am so deeply saddened to learn of her death--far too soon. What a great loss. Linda, Gabriel and Isaiah you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Claire Potter
August 8, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear this. Adina was a treasured member of our NYU cohort, and we will miss her terribly.
Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results
Make a Donation
in Adina Back's name
Memorial Events
for Adina Back
How to support Adina's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Adina Back's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
