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Judith Grossbard Obituary
Judith L. Grossbard (nee Sacks) passed away after a valiant battle with ALS. Born on March 16, 1945 to Ruthe and the late Benjamin Sacks. She is survived by her mother, Ruthe, son, Jeremy (Adrienne) Grossbard and daughter, Jessica Grossbard. She was also the sister of Carole Diller, aunt of Rebecca (Alex) Ramati, and Rachel (Warren) Kleban and the great aunt of Jake and Allie Ramati.Judy devoted her life to Jewish education and leaves a legacy of wonderful learning Judaic resources. She taught or directed programs in Rhode Island, Buffalo, NY, Fort Worth, Texas and the northern suburbs of Chicago. She will be missed by her family and her colleagues. Special thanks to Midwest Care Center, the ALS Association and her most loving caregivers, Agita Grants, Iona McIntosh and Yemisi Adekanie. Service will be held on Sunday, 2PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 North Buffalo Grove Rd (one block North of Lake Cook Rd.), Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to Jewish Educators Assembly, PO Box 413, Broadway and Locust Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, www.jewisheducators.org or the Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy, Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077, www.lesturnerals.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Nancy Frankel
October 17, 2014
To Judy's family: my husband and I were planning to come to the funeral when, that same morning, we learned of a sudden death in our own family. Our shiva and the holidays kept us from your shiva, but Judy was never far from our thoughts.
Judy taught me to read Hebrew when I was well into my 40s. I will never forget her for that, or for her kindness, patience and genuine regard for everyone who touched her life. She will be sorely missed.
Sarah Rothschild
October 11, 2014
Mrs Grossbard was a wonderful teacher to my two children at Am Yisrael. She made learning very sweet and my kids really benefited from her teaching. We are so sorry to hear of her passing.
Alma Perlish
October 11, 2014
Dear Ruthe & Carol:
My deepest sympathy on your loss. We will all miss Judy. She touched our lives in so many ways. She was an inspiration to all of us.
Sheryl W
October 10, 2014
It was an honor and privilege to know and care for such a valiant woman
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