Joseph B. Rabinowitz

Dear Debbie:

My name is Joe Meyers formerly of Baltimore, Maryland. My wife and I moved to Columbus, Ohio last year and we became friends with Stuart Cole and his wife. You and I first met at NCSY. The last time we met was at a Purim party at Johns Hopkins University 31 years ago.

Although I never knew or met Bernie, I was shocked to learn of his sudden death through the Jewish Times obituary last week. After reading the entries in your guest book, I see that Bernie...

Dear Rabinowitz Family,
I just wanted to add my condolences here. I have been friends with Ben for years and years. I just wanted to share this quick story with you. While at Ben & Bethanie's wedding our car keys were stolen, and I did not handle things well at all. Bernie was there to calm me down, and eventually drive 4 of us back to my parents house. He would not accept our gas money or our thanks. For that, and for many other things that Ben has told us, he will be remembered...

To the Rabinowitz Family.....
My heart felt sympathy is extended to each and everyone of you. The word of Bernie's death was a sudden and severe blow for me. I have known Bernie and his family since about 1966. I worked with Bernie and his Mom in their grocery store on SpringHill and Towanda Ave. I helped Bernie and Jerry open their first clothing store. I also had the pleasure to help with the opening of their record stores and was Manager of the Mondawmin location. I had the...

Dearest Cary,
I wanted to offer my deepest sympathies and condolescences. This is a tragedy and I want you to know that although our paths have taken separate directions, I am still here for you. I was your friend for four years of high school and I will always be your friend. My heart goes out to your Mom and Evan and especially to you. Although I did not get to spend a lot of time with your Dad, I know he meant the world to you, and for that my heart breaks. Please do not...

My deepest condolences to the family of "Bernie". I have been knowing "Bernie" since the 70's,I just found out about the sudden tragedy today while listening to The Caribbean Affair on WEAA fm. I purchases my first Reggae music from Music Liberated from "Bernie" as well as had the opportunity to get support to place my advertising flyers of my radio show "DEM A ROOTS REGGAE SHOW" on WTMD formerly WCVT fm 89.7 Towson State University radio station in 1985."Bernie" played a big part in...

My condolences go out to the Rabinowitz family. Bernie was always more than friendly to me and a real pleasure to deal with. His store is an instution in Baltimore. I've found great records in there over the years and will miss talking with him. His legacy remains there and always will. Even though he is no longer with us, his spirit is still very much alive and well.

Cary,
I just found out about your dad's passing from reading Zach's entry in our cousins guest book. I e-mailed Zach to ask him to send our condolences and then I realized I could do it myself thru this guest book.
Rick and I both send our deepest condolences to your entire family.
It was so nice of you to sign our cousins book, it just makes it a little easier to know so many people do care and know what you are going through, so I am returning that kind gesture to you...

Cary,
Its Zack i jsut found out about your father i am sorry. I do not know what it is like to loose a father, but i do know what it is like to loose a great person like him. I know that nothing i can say right now can take away any of the pain u feel, but i do have my cuz looking out for him, and i asked him if he would help you and your family through this. Although you and I haven't talked as much over the years i still consider you a close freind. If you ever need anything don't be...

Bernie's not being here is like the tearing down of a beloved structure in downtown Baltimore. He definately was an immediate and well-loved staple in the Baltimore music and retail community. I was not only an employee of Bernie and Jerry years ago, but we had developed a friendship that transended race, religion or culture. I considered him a mentor in the music retail business.I owe him for helping me expand my musical taste to be as eclectic and as varied as his was. It was because of...