Hadassah E. Blocker

I have been thinking of Hadassah a lot recently. She taught me to think. She helped me to form my life philosophy. I was a camper and then a CA and JC at Camp Pembroke from 1957 - 1968. 1960's. Everything I know about being a Jew, I learned from Hadassah. And much of what I have learned about being a compassionate human began with Hadassah. Her memory for me and for so many isa blessing.

To all who have left notes in this space, David and I greatly appreciate the comments and anecdotes. We miss our Mom dearly and these kind words help the healing process.

Ricky

Although I had not seen or spoken with her in more than 50 years, I have the kindest memories of Mrs. Blocker and am both saddened and warmed by the wonderful obituary in today's Boston Globe. In the summer of 1955, after graduating from Boston Latin School and before entering my freshman year at Dartmouth College, I was one of Hadassah's "kitchen boys" at Camp Pembroke. When I became violently ill late one night at the camp, Mrs. Blocker went out of her way to have an ambulance rush me all...

Hadassah was a magnificent woman. I didn't know that when I was a child, I was greatly intimidated by her then. Later I realized that she had a powerful but compassionate presence.
Hadassah had a huge impact on my life. She and Ben introduced my parents to each other, so if it weren't for her, I wouldn't be here. Also, when I was adult she assisted me in a significant way.
I was married with 3 daughters, living in Tenneswsee. Judaism was important to me, but as my husband wasn't...

David (and all) I was blessed to work in the building at CP that was named for your mom, and equally blessed to have had a friend like you when I lived in Sharon. I am saddened to hear of your mother's passing. May her memory be a blessing.

I am deeply sadddened to hear of the death of Hadassah Blocker who, during her long life, dedicated herself to the perpetuation of Judaism through her work with the Eli & Bessie Cohen Foundation Camps, through the many students she taught and her davening and leining Torah during Shabbat and Festival services. My brother served with her as a music counselor at Camp Pembroke when she was Camp Director. I was privilidged to perform with my band several times at her last residence at Cabot...

The sad news have reached us in Israel too. A very long friendship that started in camp pembroke during the sixties, had developed to close ties between the families. We were furtunate to get to know Hadassah. It enriched our life and aroused to a deep love and appricieation We are with you in your grief. Gabi Moshe Varda and Ira

I will always remember Hadassah singing taps to us over the loudspeaker at Camp Pembroke in the 60's and 70's. She was a great leader for many years and we will never forget her.

I am another Camp Pembroke alum who remembers Hadassah from many years at camp. What a contribution she made to many of our lives,