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for Rabbi Lehrman
Margaret Cohen
December 19, 2014
Sadly I have recently learned of the passing of Dr. Irving Lehrman. Dr. Lerhman to this day inspires me ~ was kind so kind to me when I landed in the US from overseas ~ I became a member of Temple Emanuel ~ I was always awed by Dr. Lehrmans' thoughts,wisdoms and eloquence and expressions. He and his dear wife were friends. Dr. Lerhman Performed my marriage ceremony,all the events in welcoming our son into the world and many other special family and spiritual/life events. Our world especially my world was so much better for his presence he ~ I often think of the wonderful Lehrman family ~ Dr. Lerhman will be sadly missed.
William Feickert
June 13, 2006
Many years ago Rabbi Lehrman patiently helped me to convert to Judaism prior to my marriage to Meredith Friedland in 1979. I remember him as a wise and very kind man. He even baptised me into the jewish faith in the sea on miami beach on a beautiful october day.
I will always remember one of his sermons at Temple Emanual just as hurricane david was approaching. He said " Do not worry ...a storm named David could never hurt us".
He was right, the storm passed by without incident.
Lidia Lechtman
March 26, 2005
Dear Roz and Family,
You know how sad I feel about the passing of Rabbi Lehrman. He was an inspiration to me and my family. When we arrived from Cuba, My father Sholem Epelbaum went to speak to him about our situation. He immediately invited me and my cousin to attend Hebrew School free of charge. Rabbi Lehrman officiated at my Bat-Mitzvah and married us as well as my brother and cousin. I have many wonderful memories of the Rabbi and the Temple. When he spoke you really listened. He had many words of wisdom. My father and the Rabbi enjoyed many conversations about Israel. He will always be in our hearts and memories.
Honey Katz-Pachter
March 24, 2005
Dear Mrs. Lehrman & Ros,
I want to extend to you both my sincere condolences on the passing of a man who was so instrumental in my life. From naming me in Temple almost 60 years ago and giving me the name Honey to Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation, marriage, and attending all the religious ceremonies of both of my children, I personally feel a great loss. As you may remember I literally grew up in the Temple and began my teaching career at Temple Emanu-El for 10 years. Rabbi Lehrman was an inspiration to me and someone I could talk to. I am glad that he and my Dad, Sam Katz, had such a close bond many years ago.
I am sure you have many good memories of him that you will always keep. My husband Irvin and children join me in wishing you strength at this time.
Fondly,
Honey
Harvey Melamed
March 21, 2005
My deepest condolences to the Lehrman family. As a former resident of Miami Beach and a former Temple Emanual member, I have many found memories of the Rabbi and am sorry to hear of his passing.
Daniel Nobel
March 21, 2005
I am so honored to have had Rabbi Lehrman as my Rabbi through my childhood and Bar-Mitzvah years. I will miss him, and remember his outstanding leadership on Temple Emanuel.
Ruth Schaffer
March 18, 2005
Dear Belle and family. Our family shares with you a deep sense of loss. Please accept our sincerest sympathy. Fondly, Ruth Schaffer
Shalom & Peggy, Adam, Shai & Guy Zachmy
March 18, 2005
We will always remember Rabbi the day we arrived in Miami Beach. We both enjoyed working with Rabbi and many funny moments will always be treasured. Shalom, Peggy, Adam, Shai & Guy all send condolences to all the family.
Jeanette Furman
March 17, 2005
Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of our beloved Rabbi Lehrman. Rabbi was always an inspiration to all of us.
Joshua, Jeanette, Maurice and Danny Furman
Marcos Chertman
March 16, 2005
We share your sorrow on the loss of one of the most gifted and talented Rebbeim of this generation
Cynthia & John Koenig
March 16, 2005
To the Lehrman Family:
Our thoughts and sympathies are with you in this moment of loss. We sadly share with many others the loss of a great rabbi, thinker and spiritual leader. He will always live in our fond memories.
Maria & Isaac Behar
March 16, 2005
We were very saddened to learn of Rabbi Lehrman's passing. Our deepest condolences to the Lehrman family.
Kristina Bryn
March 16, 2005
Richard, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Kristina Bryn and Marta Fernandez
Debra Leibowitz
March 16, 2005
Rabbi Lehrman married Matt & I in September of 1986; many out-of-town friends & family members attended; all were so impressed with Rabbi's incredible service, they said we must be important people to be able to get "G-d" to officiate at our wedding!
Rabbi Samuel Vainberg
March 16, 2005
May his memory be a blessing.
Mark Brill
March 16, 2005
Rabbi Lehrman was an extremely influential person in my life. I was bar mitzvahed at Lehrman and went to the Day School from pre-nursery until the sixth grade. As a member of the congregation, I always looked forward to his benedictions at the end of shabbat services. They were given with such sincerity and the Rabbi's words filled the synangogue and beyond. He was a great man whose influence was a factor in making me a good jew and man altogether today. He will be missed but his affect in the Jewish community and society as a whole will live forever. Rest in Peace Rabbi. Respectfully, Mark Brill
Linda Lubitz
March 16, 2005
My thoughts are with Richard and his family during this time. The comfort of knowing how loved your grandfather was can help you as you begin to live your life without him. Linda Lubitz
steve kram
March 15, 2005
I am one of the many that new rabbi learman my whole life! I grew up close to the tempel and I went to hebrew school and everthing. I was so honered to have even been married by him...(still married) and he even blesses my daughter!! I am truly sorr the my rabbie passed away he will always have a special place in my heart for ever!! I no I was blessed to have none him!! thank you steve kram
Mallorie Cove
March 14, 2005
To the Lehrman Family, both immediate and extended- It is with a heavy heart that I am sending my condolences to all who were fortunate to have known Rabbi Lehrman. I began my education at the Lehrman Day school in nursery school and have wonderful memories through to the 9th grade. I often remember Rabbi visiting school and leading us in a most remembered song,Shemo Shimerachim, and how he enjoyed singing with us! There will always be a place in my heart for Rabbi Lehrman, and all that he represented. Sincerely, Mallorie Mamber Cove
John Anzivino
March 14, 2005
My condolences to the Lehrman family. Let us celebrate the life of Rabbi Lehrman and the wonderful legacy he has left to our community.
Stephen Parsons
March 14, 2005
Richard,
Risa and I send along our deepest heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your grandfather. He was a pioneer and a real mench. He will be missed.
brian gadinsky
March 14, 2005
dear belle and family,
my deepest condolences to you.
i consider myself very lucky and proud to have had my life touched by rabbi lehrman.
Anne Bruskin
March 14, 2005
Dear Rabbi Lehrman's family,
In 1981 I had the pleasure of meeting with Rabbi Lehrman, and then worked for Jacob Solomon at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. The Rabbi will be remembered for all his good works for the Jewish People.
Sincerest condolences,
Anne Bruskin
Adrienne Kristall
March 14, 2005
Belle and family,
Our condolences to you and your family. Rabbi Lehrman Bat Mitzvahed me and performed our marriage. We have known each other for all my life. My Mom, Jean Deblinger and I, Adrienne Deblinger Kristall and my husband Ray, send you our profound sympathy.
Adrienne Kristall
Elaine Ames
March 14, 2005
With sincere condolences.
Michael & Norma Orovitz
March 14, 2005
Our condolences to the entire Lehrman family.
Jennifer Benezra
March 14, 2005
My condolences to the Lerhman family. I still miss his blessing at the end of shabbat services,he will always be a legacy and a big special part of our lives. God be with him .
JEROME JACOBS
March 14, 2005
MAY REBBI LEHRMAN'S SOUL REST IN PEACE IN THE KINGDON OF HEAVEN FOR EVER AND EVER. THE RABBI HAS BEEN A BIG PARTR OF MY LIFE SINCE I WAS NINE YEARS OLD. I REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME THAT I VISITED TEMPLE AND HE STOPPED TO PAT ME ON MY HEAD. I FELT TRULY BLESSED.
DELBY, JERRY JACOBS AND THE TRIBE
Yaacov Heller
March 14, 2005
Dear Belle, We have such wonderful memories of our days together in Jerusalem and Miami Beach.Our deepest condolences to you and all your family and know that our hearts and thoughts are with you now and always. It was an honor to have known and worked so closely with the artist side of Dr. Irving Lehrman.
Laurie Reiz Altman
March 14, 2005
Condolences to Rabbi Lehrman's family. He will be missed by many.
Gerald and Irene Kogan
March 14, 2005
Dear Mrs. Lehrman and family: Rabbi performed our Marriage Ceremony almost 50 yrs ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rabbi Lehrman was a very special person in our lives and in our community.
Irene and Jerry Kogan
Herb Eisenberg
March 14, 2005
Richard, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your grandfather. I'm sure he was an inspiration to you and your family as he was to the entire world.
Herb
Raul and Elisa Moncarz & family
March 14, 2005
We are very sorry to learn of Rabbi Lehrman's death. He was a major influence on all of our lives and will always be remembered.
When we joined Temple Emanuel about 20 years ago, Rabbi Lehrman and Belle welcomed us with open arms as members of the Temple Emanu-el family. Our sons as well as ourselves were very fortunate to benefit from his spiritual guidance.
Our deepest sympathy to Belle and the rest of the family. We hope that they gain strength from the beautiful memories that he leaves behind..
Sincerely,
Esther Whitmore
March 14, 2005
My husband Peter and I wish to express our deepest sumpathy to the family of Dr. Irving Lehrman.
May they be comforted in their sorrow.
Pauline and Gene Grabarnick
March 14, 2005
We remember his voice, his kind thoughts, my BarMitzvah, our Wedding 1962,the Bas and BarMitzvah of our childen,the High Holiday sermons..the love..with deepest sympathy Pauline and Gene Grabarnick
Sandra & Geoff Aaronson
March 14, 2005
Dear Belle and Family,
"We never lose the ones we love for, even though they're gone, within the hearts of those who care, their memory lingers on." May all the warm and special memories of our beloved Rabbi Lehrman stay with you and bring you comfort through the days ahead. With deepest sympathy, Sandra and Geoff Aaronson and family.
Herb and Beth Gopman
March 13, 2005
At this most difficult time sympathy extended. My family remembers with joy the power of Judiasm that Rabbi was able to impart to all heard him speak. We remember how generous he was of his time for the families he served.
Elisa Behar Lemmer
March 13, 2005
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Lehrman family. Rabbi Lehrman was a pillar of our community whose legacy spanned decades and whose kind ways and words of wisdom touched thousands.
As a graduate of Lehrman Day School whose Bat Mitzvah and wedding were both held at Temple Emanu-El, I feel as though I am a part of Rabbi Lehrman's extended family, and I share in their sorrow.
I will never forget Rabbi Lehrman, and I sincerely hope that he rests in peace. May G-d bring comfort and peace to the Lehrman family.
The Harry Sirkin Family
March 13, 2005
We all miss you.
Kenneth & Helyne Treister
March 13, 2005
Dear Belle and Family:
It is with great sadness that Helyne and I send you our deepest sympathy. Rabbi Lehrman was one of our true heroes, one of the greatest rabbis of our lifetime. I remember as a young boy growing up on Miami Beach how the Rabbi was our community leader, making us all proud to be Jews. His sermons were legendary. I was so proud to have been able to help in the rededication of the art of Temple Emanu-El. It was an honor to have been asked by Rabbi Lehrman as one of his last offical acts before he retired. With our love and sympathy, Ken and Helyne.
Byran Rosenfeld
March 13, 2005
I have the most vivid memories from childhood of Rabbi Lehrman sharing his stories about life and all that we can accomplish. It is through his voice that I understood the meaning of being a Jew. Attending Lehrman Day School provided a solid beginning for me and my wife, Leslie, and I continue to share this foundation with our children now in attendance at the Lehrman Community Day School.
Howard & Andréa Kaplan
March 13, 2005
Our warmest thoughts are with the entire Lehrman family at this time. Rabbi Lehrman was there in so many ways to touch our lives. From my years as one of the first students in the Lehrman day school, to my Bar Mitzvah and then our marriage. It was a privilege to have such a special individual touch people’s lives in so many ways.
With great affection,
Jerry Chasen
March 13, 2005
Though I admire all he did for our community, I did not know the good Rabbi. I am sure, however, that he died being extremely proud of the contributions to our community made by his grandson, Richard.
Donald Marx
March 13, 2005
We are sorry for your loss.
Richard DeCair
March 13, 2005
Condolences to all on the passing of a great man. He will be sorely missed but his legacy will live forever.
ARTHUR BARR
March 13, 2005
Rabbi Lehrman was my mentor at the Lehrman Day School, when my wife Florence and I undertook the responsibility to promote the growth and prosperity of the school. Rabbi selected me to be a President of Temple Emanu-el and what I learned from him has served me well and allowed me to pass on his wisdom and kindness to others.
His memory will always remain in our Hearts and Thoughts.
Florence and I want to express our deepest condolences to Belle and the Family.
Arthur Barr and Family
Warren Stamm
March 13, 2005
My heart stopped when I received the news of the passing of Rabbi Lehrman. What a sad day this is. I am suddenly flooded with emotion and memories of Rabbi and all of the wonderful and spiritual times that we shared. The wisdom, knowledge and support that he provided me personally, my family and the entire community. The lives he touched and the vision that he turned to reality. The Jewish community, no, the entire community of mankind should and will mourn the loss of this great man, scholar, teacher and friend.
Rabbi Lehrman always said that we should not morn a person's death but rather celebrate his life. There can be no more fitting a tribute to this great man than for each and every one of us to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Irving Lehrman.
Please convey my deepest sympathies to the Temple Emanu-El family. I may not be there in body but I have always been their in spirit and will always remain so. There will always be a place in my heart and mind for Rabbi. May a part of him live on in all of us.
Warren Jay Stamm
The Stamm Family
Nuccio and Linda Nobel
March 13, 2005
His presence will always be with us.
We will always feel his blessings at the end of Shabbat service.
God bless Him in eternity.
We love him so much.
Leland & Elena Salomon
March 13, 2005
Our most sincere sympathies on the passing of Rabbi Lehrman. Although we did not have the honor of knowing him personally, we have heard about the wonderful contributions he made to this community and to Temple Emanu-el in particular. We know he will be missed by all Jews and we hope that his memory will be a blessing to all his family. May you comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Sincerely, Lee and Elena Salomon
Lorraine & Carol Greenberg
March 13, 2005
We are heartsick. One of my foundest memories was when Rabbi asked me to do something and I told him I was sick and tired of doing that. He answered me with "shall I tell you I am sick and tired of being your Rabbi" Needless to say I did what ever he asked of me. We feel we lost a great man and more than that we lost a member of our family
Howard Salus
March 13, 2005
Mavis and I express our heartfelt sympathy. Rabbi Lehrman has always been one of the rare leaders of our time and we pray for his everlasting life.
Ted and Rita Hankoff
March 13, 2005
My memories begin when my parents and fellow founding Miami Beach Jewish Community Center members went to the train station to welcome Rabbi and Belle on his arrival in Miami to become our Rabbi.He was our family's Rabbi and his Temple has been our Temple for all my adult life. We will miss him.
Ellen and Ira Joel Abramson
March 13, 2005
Rabbi Lehrman married us over 37 years ago. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts are with the Lehrman family and we hope they are of some comfort.
With deepest sympathy,
The Abramson Family
Freda Greenbaum
March 12, 2005
May his memories be a blessing to his family and the Temple Emanuel family.
Stuart Tromberg
March 12, 2005
Rabbi Lehrman helped to educate my two Son's, Steven and Scott Tromberg through their graduation from the 6th Grade at Lehrman Day School. He alway's had that wonderful smile, and his confident look on his face. His many words of wisdom helped guide my family through some difficult times. We will miss him and know that he will be watching over us and continuing his work with a higher power.
Joseph & Cathy Attias
March 12, 2005
We only knew him for a short time, but it was enough to see what a great man he was and what a legacy he left behind. We are sure he is with the angels now.
John Stembridge
March 12, 2005
Shalom Rabbi Lehrman
You will be missed. Your huge shoes will not be filled any time soon.
What you have done in reaching out to our multi-cultured south Florida community and working tirelessly to unite us as one people and one family will long be remembered. Also your commitment to Israel and its rebuilding for the ultimate regathering and re unification of all Israel on its Holy Soil will also inspire and motivate us to do the same.
Hopefully many of us who were blessed to know and appreciate you will continue these efforts not only in south Florida but in the Middle East and throughout the world. That is, until we truly become one people and one family in proparation of our entry into the promised Messianic Age about which you so faithfully and lovingly taught us.
Your friend forever,
John Stembridge
Former Mayor of North Miami, Fl.
Tana Markoe
March 12, 2005
May you be counted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
EUGENE & NATALIE LEBOVITZ
March 12, 2005
OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE
LEHRMAN FAMILY. MY HASHEM COMFORT
THEM AMONG THE MOURNERS OF ZION
AND JERUSALEM.
IN HEBREW:
ANACHNU MISTATFIM B'CARATCHEM.
Shayna Sirkin
March 12, 2005
A great man, a great loss.
Ellen and Ira Joel Abramson
March 12, 2005
Rabbi Lehrman married us more than 37 years ago. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts are with the entire Lehrman family and we hope they are of some comfort.
With deepest sympathy,
The Abramson Family
Carlos Warter M.D.
March 12, 2005
Condolences to the family
Inspiration to his people
"May his soul be bound in Glory next to the Holy of Israel"
His work endures forever
Randy Segal
March 12, 2005
From my early years through my marriage and beyond you have taught me. You will always be remembered in our HEARTS. Rest in Peace, with Love.
The Segal Family
Jacob & Lucero Levy
March 12, 2005
To Belle, Roz, David and the entire Lehrman family,
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Rabbi Lehrman: A loving husband and father, a most distinguished and inspiring spiritual leader and the best of friends. We will always remember our Rabbi with much affection and admiration. Love,
Jacob, Lucero, Alegre and Jonathan Levy and Jessica and Barry Wernick
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