Rabbi Stuart Jay Robinson

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Stuart Robinson Obituary

Rabbi Stuart Jay Robinson, Esq. (Retired), of South Burlington, passed away on 6/25/2023 surrounded by close family and friends in Saint Albans. He was born on 11/07/1948 in Baltimore, Maryland, predeceased by his parents, Malvin Albert and Beverly (Jolson) Robinson. Stuart was also predeceased by his younger sister, Judith Robinson Hoffberger.

Stu graduated from Pikesville High School in Baltimore in 1966. He served in the United State Marine Corps Reserve in the Fourth Engineering Battalion of Baltimore until 1970. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1971 and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore in 1974. Stu was admitted to practice law in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Vermont. Stu was an active legal, civic and social justice leader garnering recognition from the NAACP and other notable organizations.

In tandem with his dedication to justice and representing "the underdog" in the court room, Stu was a devout religious practitioner and spiritual leader. He graduated from the Rabbinical Seminary International in 2012. In 2014, he founded the AKEDA Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.

Stu was known for his infectious personality and deeply loving heart. He shared his love for music and art with all who knew him. Stu was never afraid to offer support or fight for justice, even if the cards were stacked against him. He inspired all those around him to stand up for their beliefs and to do the right thing. Stu lived by "Tzedakah" : righteousness.

Stu is survived by family, including brother-in-law Richard Hoffberger, niece Jamie Hoffberger , nephew Sam Hoffberger, their families and cousins. He will be forever missed by his long-time best friends : Francine Schreiber Reynolds , Dr. Michael & Paige Schwartz , David Crowl, Robert Hopkins, Cheryl & Chris Brown, Taylor Marcotte, Stephanie Marcotte, Luna Marcotte, Jay Clark, Jennifer Brown, and Wesley Clark.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of one's choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Boucher & Pritchard Funeral Home, a division of the Ready Family. To send online condolences please visit www.boucherandpritchard.com.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jun. 27, 2023.

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Joyce

June 23, 2024

A year ago 6/25/2023, you and all your compassion for humanity, your passion for justice and your Biblical understanding and thoughtfulness left this world. Since you left, the world is experiencing so much unrest. With this understanding, I now can better envision the future. The Bible speaks of God calling special messengers to Him before He returns to Earth. There will be 144,000 of God's messengers to bring the faithful on Earth to Him. I think this is why you were selected to go to Heaven so young. As the Bible says, "Well done, oh good and faithful servant." Thank you, Stuart, for your legacy.

Joyce

December 26, 2023

Hi Stuart. You were our legal counsel and friend. For me, you understood my deep faith. You offered support and counsel to me in a Biblical manner. This was paramount as you were always available to assist with any request. You called early in 2023 to say you were very Ill. You were a faithful, caring, astute person and would survive. I just learned today, 12/26/2023, of your passing on June 25,2023. The world has lost a special Rabbi and Attorney, who applied the laws of God to the laws of the secular world. I am so saddened. I am thankful to God for you being in our lives. You have enriched our lives and so many others. Thank you, Stu.

Kathy Hoffman

November 6, 2023

Stu and I were Best Friends for 58 years; my name is Mrs. Kathleen (Kathy Reinsfelder) Hoffman. We met each other while employed at the Governor´s Commission on Law Enforcement in Cockeysville, MD. We were Forever Friends for Life and I loved him like the brother I needed and cherished. Stu was a marvelous and loving man to me, my husband Gil and our families through the last 58 years. All of us will pray for Stu and look forward to seeing him in Heaven smiling when we meet again with GOD!

Neil Helfrich

June 28, 2023

Stuart always fought hard for his clients; believed in them and was always a gentleman while doing so.
At one time he was the student body president at the University of Maryland. I still remember smoking cigars in his Bel Air office and watching the TERPS play basketball in the NCAA´s with Stuart. Stuart co-wrote a report for the Harford County Bar Association on prejudice against women lawyers in the Court system. In short, he worked hard, enjoyed fun, and thought about others first. He was a great friend whose memory will be and is a blessing.

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