Rabbi Samuel Egal Karff

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-- I was ordained from HUC-JIR Cincinnati in 1991. Rabbi Karff gave me my first job as a full-time congregational rabbi. -- Congregation Beth Israel was a fantastic place filled with people to learn with, and from -- laity and clergy. The Texas accent in English and in Hebrew was a new music to our ears. One which still brings a smile. -- At the invitation of CBI,...

David and I were honored to call you and Joan dear friends, Sam. Your faith, wisdom, patience, and compassion were illuminated by your courage--to take on a new leadership role at the University of Texas Health Science Center, helping so many healthcare professionals, hospital staff, patients, and families through the Health and Human Spirit program. You have made the world a better place and touched so many hearts, minds, and spirits, Sam. Comforted by treasured memories of happy dinners...

Rabbi Karff was a wonderful person. I remember when he spoke to us at The Rice School/La Escuela Rice where I taught art to his grandchildren. My condolences to his family.

A man whose presence among us was a gift.