EDGAR BRONFMAN Obituary

BRONFMAN--Edgar. The Anti-Defamation League mourns the loss of Edgar Bronfman, a long-time friend of the League and Honorary National Vice Chair. Edgar was for many years Chair of our Liquor Industry Division, Chair of our New York Appeal and one of our most significant benefactors. We remember with pride that we honored Edgar for his leadership here in New York and on the national level. He was the moving force behind the settlement with Swiss banks for restitution for Holocaust survivors. His decades of strong advocacy on behalf of the Jewish community here at home and around the globe earned him a place in the pantheon of outstanding Jewish leaders. He will be fondly remembered for his leadership, his integrity and his abiding commitment to the Jewish people. Barry Curtiss-Lusher, National Chair Abraham H. Foxman, National Director

Published by New York Times on Dec. 24, 2013.
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shlomo ben ezra

November 8, 2016

Valenda Newell

November 7, 2016

Edgar's passionate love affair with what is best about Judaism--its fierce focus on ethics, its embrace of the stranger, its emphasis on questions, and its historical celebration of rogues, rebels, and revolutionaries...awakened me to the beauty and truth of a tradition I was born into but never fully appreciated.

So thank you, dear Edgar, for making me and so many others aware of what is best about Judaism.

Margaret Wolfson

January 16, 2014

Wishing to convey my condolences to Sam and Edgar Jr. in my husband's name, Frederick Frankel, who passed away on Feb. 22, 2013. Fred worked for Sam and Edgar Jr at Seagrams' Classic Wines and only had the best words to say about the family and the company. We are indebted to the memorable help and assistance the family showed in Fred's medical disability and we share in the grief you must feel. God bless you all and I know you will continue to bring honor to Edgar's name. Sincerely, Joan E. Frankel

January 9, 2014

My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you strength to cope with your loss.

January 1, 2014

I offer my heartfelt sympathy; may you feel Jehovah's healing as you go through this difficult time of losing a loved one, Jer. 17:14.

Winifred

December 29, 2013

condolences

joaquim-rodrigues redeemer-barbosa

December 28, 2013

Dear Jan,
I'm Barbara McGregor's sister Debbie. I know that Barb really loves you and your family. Over the years, she has told me, my mother and my sisters wonderful stories about you and Edgar. As a result, we feel we've gotten to know your family through "osmosis."

On behalf of our family, I just want you to know that our hearts are broken for you on your loss.

We hope that all the love you are receiving now makes your days more bearable.

With kind regards,
Deb McGregor Fonteix

Deb McGregor Fonteix

December 28, 2013

I pray that God grant you the strength and comfort you need during this difficult time.

A Moye

December 27, 2013

May you find comfort in the knowledge that the Edgar Bronfman who worked so hard for the betterment of all Jewry while on this earth will, I feel certain, continue to watch over all of us with his unconditional caring of Israel, freedom and the Jewish People.

Samantha Sills

December 26, 2013

A prince of a man, a true leader of the Jewish People. Edgar Bronfman's passing will be deeply felt during this critical time of adversity for Israel and Jews everywhere. May his memory be for a blessing.

Susanne

December 26, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is so hard on the family. My prayers goes out to the family. May you draw close to God at this time.

December 25, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7

December 25, 2013

Sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted."(Matthew 5:4) Please be comforted.

Pat

December 25, 2013

May you be comforted by the True God and Father of tender mercies during this difficult time by having faith, trusting in him and listening to his Word.

VW

December 25, 2013

angela venezian

December 25, 2013

The Jewish World is a far better place due to his leadership for many. His voice and message will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace that the work he started will be continued by many.

Our condolences to his loving family.

Stuart Sugarman and family

Stuart Sugarman

December 25, 2013

My Condolences go out to the surviving family and friends out there

December 24, 2013

"Let my people go! " Edgar Bronfman was behind those words and one million russian jews let go..in due course of time. Edgar Bronfman deeds and actions for the world wide jewish community are too numerous ...Let him R.i.P. and he deserves it all. He led the World Jewish Congress as President to new heights and respectability.
Condoleances to his loved ones!
Sam Totah
Montreal, Que. Canada

Sam Totah

December 24, 2013

I am sorry for the loss of Edgar, may the 'God of all comfort' be with you at this time.

Tanesha Burns

December 24, 2013

To the loved ones of Mr. Bronfman, I am truly sorry for your loss. May your memories and faith comfort and strengthen you in this difficult time.

Becky

December 24, 2013

lanier waddell

lanier waddell

December 24, 2013

Bronfman family, May the True God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob remember Edgar while in Sheol and resurrect him with his forefathers.

D. Johnson

December 24, 2013

a brave man who never accepted the word NO when it came to a Jewish Cause. For the next 30 days, I will say Kaddish in his honor, every Saturday morning

joel gold

December 24, 2013

A great Jew, a Sad day,

Aaron Heller

December 24, 2013

We mourn a Prince of Israel...May his memory be for a Blessing...

Steve Goldberg

December 23, 2013

My condolences to the entire Bronfman family. I worked in the aviation department for more than 3 years - I was happy to be part of the Seagram family and will personally miss EMB. The world has lost a true humanitarian, friend of Israel, advocate of Holocaust survivors and Hillel "macher". May God comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Bob Weinwurzel

December 23, 2013

May the God of comfort be with your family during your time of loss.

December 23, 2013

Psalm 46:1

December 23, 2013

May God remember him personally. Malachi3:16

December 23, 2013

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you endure. Php 4:6,7

December 23, 2013

May the God of all comfort be with the Bronfman family and loved ones.

Stacy

December 23, 2013

May the God of all comfort be with the Bronfman family and loved ones.

Stacy

December 23, 2013

My sincere sympathy to you doing your time of loss. May God comfort you and strengthen you.

December 23, 2013

I interviewed him many times for UJA, Hillel he loved children & new planting seeds for the future......NEVER said no
I am sure he is sitting with the Ben Guruan, Goldie $ G-d Almighty

Elliot Rose

December 23, 2013

My Dad, Sol Gang, was Edgar's accountant for many years. He always spoke so highly about him and admired him greatly. He was a man with such integrity and will always be remembered for his leadership and generosity. My condolences go out to his family.
CarolynGang

December 23, 2013

May you draw comfort from prayer to the true God during this difficult time. Exodus 3:15

JW Sharon

December 23, 2013

May he be remembered for Blessing.

Joel Zwerman

December 23, 2013

I admire Mr. Bronfman so much for believing in a cause and utilizing his resources to try to make things better. He will always be admired and dearly missed. As the Bronfman family approach the Almighty to ease their pain and the sadness of their loss, may you always remember that "He is opening his hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing." Our thoughts are with the Bronfman family today and in the days to come. [Psalm 145:16]

Demetre

December 23, 2013

Dear Bronfman family. Greetings and condolences from the Napa Valley and one of your ex Seagram family members. Thank you and God bless you!

Mark Bozzini

December 23, 2013

Edgar, a man of honor, charm, generosity. A leader of
the Jewish people.

Sara Ehrman

December 23, 2013

To the family and friends of Edgar M Bronfman sorry for the loss of your loved one I too loss my dad this year who was also an Edgar Sr. Happy are those who mourn,since they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4

December 23, 2013

After many years of working as a flight attendant for Mr. Edgar I am sad to learn he is gone. I never stopped thinking of him & his kindness to me. I will miss him. My prayers are with the entire family.

Sandra Thomas

December 23, 2013

my condolences to the family. May you rely on God's Word to bring you strength and comfort. Psalm 105:4

December 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 23, 2013

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