Dr. Irving Barkan

Irving Barkan Obituary

Barkan, Irving
Dr. Irving Barkan, 99, retired Superintendent Board of Jewish Education of Metropolitan Chicago and former Educational and Executive Director South Side Hebrew Congregation and Educational Director Rodfei Sholom. Beloved husband of the late Sarah nee Paikoff. Devoted father of Paula (Albert) Madansky, Sherry (Dr. Douglas) Gorin and Joanne Barkan (Jon Friedman). Cherished grandfather of Deborah Fiedler, Rebecca (Rabbi Brad Hirschfield), Jonathan Klawans (Helaine Denenberg), Joshua (Jennifer) Gorin and Jennifer Gorin. Proud Great-grandfather of Dassi, Avi, Adina, Ari, Gabriel, Chase and Reid. Dear brother of the late Sarah Liebenson and Edward Barkan. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, 11:00 a.m. at THE PISER CHAPEL, 9200 N. Skokie Blvd. (at Church St.) Skokie. Interment South Side Hebrew Congregation Cemetery/Waldheim, Forest Park.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Irving's name to Chicagoland Jewish High School, 1095 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, Keshet, 617 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, IL 60062, or Chicago Jewish Day School, 5959 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, 60645, would be appreciated.
Info: PISER FUNERAL SERVICES, 847-679-4740

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Published by Evanston Review on Aug. 21, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Irving Barkan

10 Entries

Mark Krinsky

September 15, 2008

Dear Sherry, Paula, Doug, Al and
family,

Irving's passing is a life cycle moment for both the immediate and extended families, as well as thousands of Jews whose lives he touched with the love of Judaism. He was a living legend of Jewish learning, teaching, and scholarship in their richest context.

I am proud to say that he was my uncle and will always appreciate the hospitality and good cheer that I received from Sarah and him. His life was indeed a blessing.

Best wishes to each of you.

Love,

Cousin Mark Krinsky
St. Louis, MO

Mira Temkin

September 1, 2008

Dear Paula: As I told you once before, your father changed my life. When I moved back to Chicago and started Hebrew School at Rodfei Sholom, Dr.Barkan noticed my love for Judaism. He encouraged me to take a test which gave me a scholarship and allowed me to attend Camp BJE. I went for 4 summers, truly the best of my life. I spent many a Shabbat morning with him at junior congregation listening to his wonderful stories, many I still remember. He was a gift to Jewish education...and I, am eternally grateful for what he did for me. The fact that you taught my three children at Beth El is a testament to him as well. May G-d comfort you in your loss.

Melvin Garbow

August 24, 2008

Paula: Your father was the best Hebrew teacher I ever had, and I have had many. I shall remember him with great fondness for all his kindnesses and concerns. Regards, Mel Garbow

Lynn Sanders

August 21, 2008

Dear Paula,
Your father was a most warm and wonderful director at Rodfei Sholom in Chicago, and I enjoyed knowing him for many years. My mother, Rosalyn Bogen was one of the teachers at both Beth El, Bnai Torah and Solel, and she also greatly respected your father. I remember him leading the children's services on Saturday mornings at Rodfei Sholom. He always involved us in reading from the bima, and I loved being part of the service. What a great man...
Respectfully, Lynn Bogen Sanders

scott racine

August 21, 2008

I have fond memories of Dr Barkin from Rodfi Sholom...Without Dr Barkins help i would have never graduated. He was a kind man ,i am glad he had a long life.

Howard Tatar

August 19, 2008

My sincerest condolences go out to my high school classmate Joanne and the entire family on your loss. Dr. Barkan was a fixture in my Hebrew school education at South Side Hebrew and I have carried warm memories of him...and his staff...throughout my life.

Kenny Krinsky

August 18, 2008

With fond remembrances of Uncle Irving .... His many years were a blessing to us all. Sending heartfelt condolences to Paula, Sherry and Joanne ....

With Love,
Kenny

Karen and Terry Collman

August 17, 2008

We have many fond memories of Uncle Irving. We are so happy that we were a part of his family life and that he was able to live a long life. We shall miss him but always remember him.

Much love to Paula and Sherry and Joanne and their families from cousins Karen and Terry.

Karen and Terry

harriet elazar

August 17, 2008

Dear Paula,
Both your parents were, for me, role models exemplifying educators who were pasionately devoted to Jewish education. Their influence was broad and lasting.

Dr. Barkan was the epitome of the Jewish intellectual who lived his life with dignity and grace.

yehi zichro baruch.

Harriet Fienberg Elazar

Stuart & Linda Adler

August 17, 2008

Dear Paula,Sherry,Joann and family.

Our condolences to you and your entire family.I have fond memories of Dr Barkan teaching me,a haftorah over 50 years ago. Both he and your mother were tremendous assests to South Side Hebrew Congregation.

Stuart (and Linda) Adler
President ,Adas Yehuda V'Shoshana Synagogue Northbrook,IL.

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