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Tamar Bronstein Obituary
Tamar E. Bronstein nee Blumenfield, age 81. Beloved wife of Rabbi Herbert Bronstein. Loving mother of Rabbi Deborah R. Bronstein, Miriam Bronstein and Rabbi Daniel Mosheh (Sari Fensterheim) Bronstein. Proud grandmother of Lev and Samuel. Dear sister of Rena (Richard) Klotz and Naomi Diamond. Born and bred in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, she made a substantial contribution throughout her life to the composition, arrangement, publishing, performance and enjoyment of Jewish music. Already as a college student in Cincinnati Ohio, she first led synagogue religious school music programs. She later served as music director of Temple Brith Kodesh in Rochester, NY and ultimately as music director of North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe, IL. She was also a published poet. Physically energetic, she engaged in active sports, travel and all forms of cultural experience. She was an active member and leader of her local Democratic Party. She enjoyed and flourished in her role as a rabbi's wife. Service Sunday 2PM at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. Interment Shalom. Memorials in her memory to Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, www.chicago-botanic.org or New Israel Fund, PO Box 96712, Washington, DC 20090-6712, www.nif.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Tamar Bronstein
Wendy Spatz
February 13, 2019
What a dynamo and important presence at North Shore Congregation Israel, back when I knew her and our children attended school there. I enjoyed seeing her with her loving husband, Rabbi Bronstein, as they seemed so well suited for one another. Heartfelt condolences to the family on her passing. Warmly, Wendy Spatz
Wendy Spatz
February 27, 2016
Our deepest condolences. Tamar was a special person who added so much to our experience at North Shore Congregation Israel and life in Glencoe. Warmly, The Bill and Wendy Spatz family
February 21, 2016
Rabbi Bronstein,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I always will remember Tamar from the temple office. Her twinkling eyes
and love of music were a joy.
Judy Friedman
Debra Malowitz Haring
February 21, 2016
To the Bronstein Family,
So sad to hear of your recent loss of your cherished wife and mother Tamar. It seems just a heartbeat ago that we were hearing her beautiful voice. May her memory be a blessing.
Lisa Lovenheim Rubiner
February 21, 2016
You were our Camelot and Tamar was our Jackie... refined, beautiful, impeccably gracious ... A true woman of valor.
Orah & Irv Kaplan
February 21, 2016
Many years have passed as well as miles, but Tamar is not easily forgotten. Her warmth and enthusaism permeate everything she did and was passed on to everyone with whom she was in contact. Her memory is certainly blessed. Orah & Irv Kaplan, Tel Aviv, Israel
Marilyn McCrossen and family
February 20, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family Our memories of Temple B'Rith Kodesh
and the Bronstein family are very pleasant
Phillip Greenberg, MD
February 20, 2016
Dear Herb and family. Our deepest condolences on you r loss of a great musical angel.
Love Cousin Phillip and Tim
February 20, 2016
dear herb
we were saddened to hear (through rena) about the passing away of tamar.
please accept our condolences.
we have sweet memories of tamar of very long ago, oxford and chicago and remember tamar as a sweet, joyful, and talented person.
hazak we-ematz, further no sorrow
lika and emanuel tov
February 19, 2016
Although we are away and can't share our condolences with you in person, know that our thoughts are with you as are our fond memories of Tamar.
Stuart &Phyllis Applebaum
Mike Johnson
February 19, 2016
Rabbi,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Tamar's passing. Beau and I enjoyed our visits with Tamar on Sunday's . Your devotion to her was overwhelming. Often I would stand outside her door and listen to you speak lovingly to your dear wife. We will miss her, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Mike & Beau
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North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL
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