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HERSHEL SHANKS

Washington, District of Columbia

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February 5, 2021
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Washington, District of Columbia

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 HERSHEL SHANKS  On Friday, February 5, 2021, HERSHEL SHANKS of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Judith Weil Shanks. Devoted father of Elizabeth (Andrew) Alexander and Julia (John Paskowski) Shanks. Dear brother of Leah (Lee Wilensky) Gordon. Loving grandfather of Charles and Nancy...

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He gave the public the science of archaeology.

My condolences to Judy and the girls. (I remember you as girls. :-)) You may not remember me, but I had the privilege of working very closely with Hershel at his law firm for my first job out of law school back in 1975. He became one of my most important mentors, and I remember fondly his bringing me to your home for Shabbos dinner one Friday evening after a long day together in court.
After a few years at his firm, I desired to return to my hometown in Pittsburgh. Hershel was kind...


Saddened that his retirement has been cut short in this manner.

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Grateful for the many years of work he put into his popular publication, Biblical Archaeology Review. May it be a blessing to many future generations of historians.

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