Rose E. Bronstein

Rose Bronstein Obituary

Rose E. Bronstein Rose Esther Bronstein, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Born in 1923, Rose was known and beloved throughout the Boston area, and throughout the wider Jewish educational community, as a role model and teacher par excellence. Her 51 years in the field of Jewish education ranged from teaching the alef-bet at the Beth El Hebrew School in Dorchester to teaching Hebrew literature in the Prozdor of the Hebrew College to serving as a master teacher in the Hebrew College. After her retirement in 1996, she continued to share her love of the Hebrew language by leading Hebrew Colleges Chug Ivri. During her long career, she garnered numerous accolades and awards, including the Keter Torah Award presented by Bostons Bureau of Jewish Education and the Benjamin Shevach Award presented by Hebrew College. As the Sheinkopf family historian, she passed on the family legacy to many generations. Her passing is mourned by generations of students, most of whom she could recall by name, and by her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great-grandnieces, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her beloved sister, Isabelle, and her three brothers, Milton, Gilbert, and Samuel. Services, under the direction of Levine Chapels, Brookline will be held at Cong. Kehillath Israel, where she was an active member, on Friday, February 25 at 12:00 noon, with internment to follow at the Baker Street Cemetery in West Roxbury. There will be no shiva. Family and friends are welcome to return to Cong. Kehillath Israel immediately following the burial for a Seudat Havraah (meal of consolation). Family will also be at KI after Shacharit on Sunday morning. Donations in her memory may be made to Hebrew College. Arrangements by Levine Chapels, Brookline. |

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Published by The Brookline Tab from Feb. 26 to Mar. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Rose Bronstein

11 Entries

David Spraragen

March 20, 2011

It is a kavod to add my name to those of the former students of Boston's version of Nechama Leibowitz, Rose "Rakhel" Bronstein, who have written their tributes to this master Jewish educator.

In that charming converted mansion on Hawes street I became one of Geveret Bronstein's Ivrit b'Ivrit chasidim in the late 70's early 80's on a graduate level. In chinuch Rakhel was truly the standard bearer par excellence. Her presence was as impeccable as she was articulate, clear, competent and caring, all in her fluent "Baaston" accented Ivrit. She helped instill a love of the Hebrew language and quality Jewish Education in generations of students. Rakhel also extended her guidance and support beyond the classroom -- for years Rose Bronstein maintained an interest in me personally and guided me professionally in the early days of my teaching career.

Bronstein was a proud and committed Zionist who insisted that as a matter of Jewish identity, Limudei-Kodesh should only be taught in Hebrew. (Sadly, here in the US, the heyday of real Ivrit b' Ivrit has past long ago as most Judaic Studies are taught in English.)

Geveret Bronstein will always remain a beloved inspiration for the generations of her talmidim at all levels. In the memory of her "studentim," dating back to the 1940's -'50's in Dorchester to the 60's-early 90's in Brookline, through so many summers at Hebrew College's Machene Yavneh, Northwood, NH, and even among recent Hebrew College students at its present Newton campus, Miss Bronstein has left a shining legacy.

We who benefitted from her outstanding teaching, guidance and high standard role modeling owe it to Rose Bronstein to at least try to impart her values in our own children and students.

Ye'heYeh Zichra Baruch

Stuart Goldberg

March 10, 2011

Fond memories of a wonderful, dedicated and loving teacher!

Jeffrey Woolf

March 4, 2011

Geveret Bronstein had an incalculable impact upon my life. It was she who really taught me to speak and write Hebrew properly, and thereby made my life in Israel possible. She instilled in all of us a respect for excellence. For me that was expressed in the fact that she always responded to my greeting (usually in English) in Hebrew, accented with a subtle suggestion that between us that was the only language of discourse. Indeed, with the exception of the words Mass Bay Community Fund, I never heard her speak English until about five years ago. She was a woman of great dignity and nobility. Haval al de'Avdin ve-lo Mishtakhin.

Janis Goodman Davidson

February 28, 2011

Rose Bronstein was my mentor and role model and the reason that I chose a career in religious education. Her depth of knowledge and dedication to her profession was unsurpassed, and a rarity to find today. She gave to us, her students (and later teachers), nothing less than her best, and taught us to strive for precision and excellence in our learning (and teaching). She not only taught the Torah, but always tried to live by its values, and encouraged and influenced others to do the same. An impeccable woman, in her dress, thought and deed, she will be dearly missed by the hundreds of those who knew her and whose lives and careers she has impacted. May her memory be for a blessing to all.

Al Raine

February 26, 2011

Rose Bronstein was my teacher at Beth El and helped shape my life. She was a person of exceptional depth and beauty. My mother, sister, and I were lucky to know her, and the Hagadot she gave each of my children remain a fixture at every Seder. I miss her already.

Heidi Neipris Wexler

February 25, 2011

I can clearly visualize her warm smile,gentle demeanor, crisp skirts and white shirts. I can hear the clicking of her heels in the hallway at Prozdor/Hebrew College on Hawes Street in the 70's. She represented the very essence of HC. Her neshama has surely made an impact on legions of students, colleagues, and for certain, her family. May her memory be a blessing.

Marcie Abramson Hunt

February 25, 2011

I will always remember Ms. Bronstein as the one of the most professional and dedicated teachers at HC. Even during the summer-Prozdor months she was always impeccably dressed and ready to go. She was a true teacher through and through. She will be missed.

Marcie Abramson Hunt

February 25, 2011

I will always remember Mrs. Bronstein as a dedicated and wonderful teacher. Even during the hot days of Prozdor-summers she was always impeccably dressed and with a smile. She was a true teacher and will be missed.

February 25, 2011

My husband, Nate Friedman, who passed away 4 years ago con-sidered Ms Bronstein the best, most beautiful teacher in his life. I was honored to have met her myself about 15 years ago. She looked at him and immediately said " Nachum Gedalia how are you ???" He told that story for years.
May she rest in peace Linda Friedman

Amy Rubin Brickman

February 25, 2011

Rose was a wonderful teacher and mentor. I remember her bright smile and encouraging words. Her dedication to Klal Yisrael and her students was unending. She will truly be missed.

Judy (Wacks) Sherman

February 24, 2011

I will always remember Rachel as the ultimate teacher. She set an example of excellence for all of her students. She will always remain in my heart. May G-d comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

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