Isak Danon

We are so sad that Isak, or Mike as we know him, has passed. He was a remarkable person in so many ways. His positive attitude about life especially after having suffered the tragedy of the holocaust and his first wife´s death was inspiring. He had an incredible energy and a zest for life. No one could `cut a rug´ like he did (except for his sister Sarah.) He was so proud of his three beautiful and accomplished children and his devoted wife Leah. It was always a pleasure to talk with him. He...

Isak probably wouldln't remember me, but I remember him. I worked at the JCC in the membership department and had the pleasure of welcoming him to the center. I never knew he was a survivor, but I certainly could sense his optimism and warm demeanor. In reading the JMore article about his life, I was heartened to hear about his resilience and amazing story. I also felt a connection as my own father, who was born in 1929, lived in North Philadelphia, graduated with a business degree from...