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Jason Walder
July 6, 2023
Tali will always be my favorite Schwinner. :)
Gulen Tuncer
July 6, 2019
Dearest Tali,
I think about you and talk about you often. Eighter through remembering things or just simply speculating - "Tali would.....or did......" -. Miss you a lot
Gail and Gil Simon
July 6, 2019
We will always treasure your sunny smile and the joys we shared.
Jason
July 6, 2019
Hi Tali.
I love and miss you very much.
I think of you often.
It's surreal to think you're not here.
Love,
Your friend, Jason
(Schwinner)
Henry Schneiderman
April 12, 2008
Tali By Reflected Light
Combatting the sense that I must be a fraud
Because we have not met, I wish to craft
My little stone of words to place upon the marker
Though yahrzeit’s still to come:
A counterpart of those
Three-part inventions
Wherewith your friends, your husband,
Nava, and your brother Neer
Flowered on this cold March Brookline day.
Their music lavished on the air,
Eight cellos and a voice;
A string quintet;
Duet by Mom on piano,
Beautiful and dignified,
Transforming loss like some
Philosopher whose stone
Makes gold from lesser metal,
Accompanying her remaining child
Who grown up draws from cello
Sound of healing prayer, and shares
His observations on the program notes:
What resonates about his sister’s life,
Her struggle, and her death.
This loss exceeds what I can understand
Unbearable.
By what grace
They play, strew beauty in the world
In honor of your spirit
That photo caught you endowing the universe
With Sabra loveliness: ringlets black, Minoan,
Eyes that laugh that sing,
Rose petals raining on the world in joy,
The physiognomy
Of why you played your flute for other patients
In the hospital;
Like Rembrandt portraits of the soul as well as face
Conduct: Kevin, bridegroom of your heart,
Talking to us by the hummus-dish
Of loss of wish to work, to live,
And when it first began to ease, for hermitry and
Curling-inward fail as tribute to your love,
Nor are they fit for living;
Held himself together in the front row, sandwiched by
His parents hold him precious and imbibe his loss,
And Mom-in-law;
How Susan set it up, played cello,
Fed us after the reception at the concert site,
Including Joseph,
Her engine running on its fumes;
The Romance Chamber Players who in
Conversation made no fuss of what it cost in
Time and energy, clear as cooling water
Gave right willingly
And did the utmost composition;
And Jane, who should have had instead
Some decades watching cousin-babies grow, with you
These lights have given me a
Further sense of Tali.
All things entwined: who could have fashioned
That Kevin’s bubba and his zaydeh on his father’s side,
As I learned from David and from Merle
Were Tragers I took care of years ago,
When living at the Hebrew Home?
This antidote of specificity:
A tiny comfort
That Neer had spoken to his sister
When he studied medicine with me.
She, daughter of a music-teacher
Knows what teachers are.
I wish I’d met the vibrant girl today,
I wish this concert hadn’t had to be,
Worthy, genuine, creative, beauty-making though it is
stephanie singer
November 8, 2007
Dear Tali-
I was so touched by your dad's words at the soccer game. Maddy forwarded the speech to me. I have thought about you every day. I am especially reminded of you when I hear classical music, especially flute and piano. I, of course think about your mom, playing our piano and trying to teach us as young kids - and those older photos of you and your brother and parents bring me right back to that time. Every pesach I think of you too. My mom has an ancient tape of us singing about frogs and pharoahs and slaves, while your mom accompanies us in the background. The tape used to come out every year, much to my embarassment, but now I am so happy to have it.
Caroline Thompson
November 7, 2007
Dear Neer, Nava and Kuti, As you requested I am posting my letter to Tali that I read the night before the marathon. Lots of love to you both... Caroline
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Dear Tali
I am writing to tell you about the amazing love and support I have received for running this marathon in your name. Your story has been shared with hundreds and hundreds of people and has prompted many people to act. I have received over $15,000 in donations to the LLS in your name so far and I am anticipating even more. Your friends and family have been incredible in their outpouring of funds as well as sharing great memories of you and words of encouragement for me along the way. Shirley has been a fantastic correspondent keeping me motivated and cooking up this delicious dinner for all of us to enjoy as we celebrate your life together. Jen Kirsh has also been a wonderful source of encouragement, not to mention her own fund-raising for me on the side brought in quite a chunk of change for the LLS! Your family spread the word to all their friends about my endeavor and have been so amazing in their support both emotionally and financially, as well as Kevin and his family.
My friends and family have been amazing, too. The donations came in by the dozen each day for someone that most people hadn’t ever met. My family has been extraordinarily supportive: My mom and Bob matching me at $5000 (which at the time $5000 seemed like a huge amount to raise!), and coming up to NY for the race and providing me with a place to sleep. Tanya sacrificing her Saturdays to follow me in the car on my long runs to make sure I had plenty of water and snacks, not to mention her emotional support. I am truly grateful for all of their help along the way.
When I realized that I had the opportunity before me to raise money for the LLS, I immediately knew that this is what I had to do – it was like a light bulb went on above my head. Some of the training runs were challenging out there mile after mile just me with my thoughts, but thankfully I could always come back to my purpose in doing this and if I was really lucky I would have received some checks in the mail that morning to fuel me - and that would lift my spirits. And when I needed an extra special boost, I could always think back to some of the funniest moments of my life, which were of course spent with you. For example, I think about the time we were on a school ski trip and the two of us took on a hill much greater than us both. I was flying down straight ahead at an unnatural speed screaming at the top of my lungs the entire way, only to be passed by you doing the same thing, where we finally met up at the end in a giant avalanche of skis, poles, mittens and two tangled 12 year old girls laughing hysterically. Or the time when we were 16 and each told our parents we were spending the night at each others houses and instead spent the whole night driving around with nothing really to do but sing in the car. Eventually we just went home. But mostly, Tali, I can just think back to any time I spent with you, and what I remember most (aside from laughing A LOT) is your genuine spirit. You emitted such an amazing joy from your core. Even when you were first diagnosed and I showed up at your parents house expecting to find you huddled in a corner under blankets and barely able to talk, you were more spirited than I have ever been. Your infectious laugh and beautiful smile always brought me happiness. They still do.
I remember the last time I saw you in person, it was March of 2005 and I was visiting you and Kevin in Hartford. You were in remission and just about to come off your medication completely, we had a great time – lots of laughs of course. You told me how no one can really understand what it feels like to survive cancer. Only other cancer survivors really get it. I cannot imagine what it feels like to survive cancer and I recall thinking how very brave you were for facing it. And I wished I would never have to know what it would feel like to lose you from this earth. During that last visit, I told you all about my recent marathon I had run for the LLS and convinced you and Kevin that this would be the perfect way to get in shape for the wedding and raise funds for a cause important to you. I know you signed up with Team in Training to do a marathon that sadly you were not able to complete due to your relapse. Tali, I am running this for you. I am running it because I can. And as much pain as I might be in tomorrow, I know it is not permanent and it is only 4 and half hours of my life. Your pain lasted 4 and a half years and was so very ruthless with your body.
Tali, your strength and your courage in fighting this ferocious disease will always amaze me. Leukemia may have won this particular battle, but your legacy and your spirit will go on to win this war. You encouraged hundreds of your friends and family to become registered bone marrow donors, and we did, You got out there and made speeches to people, even when you weren’t feeling so great. You spread awareness of this horrible disease and how it can happen to ANYONE. Carrying on this message in your honor is the least I can do.
When I cross the finish line tomorrow, I know you will be there, too. You will be carried right inside my heart as you have been throughout this entire journey.
Thank you for being such an amazing person and inspiring us all to be better people.
Love Always,
Caroline
Jen Kirsh, Shirley, Caroline and Adina Post Marathon for Tali
November 7, 2007
Kuti Zeevi
November 6, 2007
Kuti speaking of his dear daughter Tali
(Memorial Soccer Game Nov 4, 07)
My sweet daughter Talika,
Since you were born, our home was full of a special light and love that you radiated.
You were a healthy and happy baby,you ate and slept,
always smiling always content.
You grew up and blossomed like a flower, in our home, always full of friends and family. Summers were spent in Israel with your grandparents Sonia and Mishka, with trips, Camps, gatherings, reunions, visitations and what not.
You played soccer at elementary school, and proved to be not less aggressive on the field than your dad…
At high school you did mostly OK, but your social life took
first place, you were a social butterfly, flying from party to
party, enjoying every minute of it..
You had a million friends, everybody wanted to touch some of
your beautiful cheerful sunshine of a personality.
You were a gifted musician, something you inherited from
your mom, you loved your flute and always asked to be involved in many concert and musicalgatherings.
You had it all, and we gave you more: good schools, cars, comfort, and mostly love, love and love, we were so proud of you.
When the disease struck we were shocked but hopeful. You
had a lot to fight for, and you fought hard. We all gathered
around you to protect and shelter you from the horrific
disease, we supplied every care possible under the sun:
medical, financial, emotional, we were sure that together you
and us, there is no way in the world that we will not beat it.
But it was not meant to be that way:
The last treatment at Hopkins, after two relapses was
grueling, your bone marrow, bombarded with so much
chemo, never recovered and you could only live on
transfusions. And you did for more then a year, but your
condition took a big down hill after last Passover, and we stood
there terrified and helpless, how could we say good by to our
own life?
But Talika, my baby, I never said goodbye, and never will.
For me you are there, in my body and my heart. I go to visit
you almost every day, I take my folding chair and just sit
there, talking to you about me and mommy, my day, what we
are doing, and planning. It is peaceful and quiet there.
I tell you about your brother Neeri, and your devoted
husband Kevin, I sit for a while and water the plants. I kiss
you goodbye every day. You rest now, my love, you have suffered enough.
I know you live in the heart of many dear people like my
soccer team here, who knew me and you too for many years. You were always so proud of your dad the macho soccer player, and often came to watch us play.
I can feel the pain that all of you, my team members, feel for me and my family, I
also feel gratitude for all the support and care you gave us, I am lucky to have you all as my friends.
I hope this event will become a tradition to keep Tali alive
among us, in our hearts and on the field.
My daughter’s dream was that every sick person who needs a bone marrow transplant would have a match. I urge you all to
become a potential donors through a very simple test procedure, and enter a bone marrow registry, who knows, you may be fortunate to have the honor of saving someone’s
life one day. (Go to the leukemia Lymphoma Society for directions)
Thank you, my friends, for everything, and mostly for being here for me today.
Vivian (Thompson)Greene
November 6, 2007
Thank you to everyone who contributed to Caroline's "Run for Tali" - Caroline ran the NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 4, 2007, in four hours and fifty minutes - and Robert and I were there to cheer her on! What a thrill it was ! She ran it with her friend, also named Caroline, and attached is a photo of the two Carolines right after coming over the finish line in Central Park. (My Caroline is on the right.)
Caroline Thompson raised OVER $15,000 for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in honor of her friend, Tali Zeevi-Trager, who died of leukemia in July. Caroline told me that there were a couple of times that she"hit the wall" - just didn't think she could go on, and she asked Tali for help to get her through the "wall". She swears she heard Tali's voice saying, "Come on, Caroline - you can do it - Kick butt!"
I am so proud of my daughter, I was in tears more than once during the day (in fact, for much of the day!) Robert and I watched thousands of people running this race, many of them running for charities. We saw people in wheelchairs "running" the race. We saw people on crutches, we saw people with prosthetic legs. This was a very humbling and emotional experience, to be on the sidelines of this race, cheering everyone on. It will be difficult for me to ever complain about anything else again. One woman with cerebral palsy completed the race on Monday, the day AFTER the marathon. What courage. What I learned from this is that we can all choose to be unstoppable in our commitments - no excuses. How easy it would have been for these runners to give up, my daughter included. She was unstoppable in her commitment to run this race for her friend Tali, and to complete it in the best way and best time that she could. The bottom line is: she did it.
Caroline's goal was to raise $5,000. She raised OVER $15,000, and is still collecting donations for those of who might like to add a little more, or who haven't done so yet.
Many many thanks to all of you who helped my daughter in exceeding her goal. We are so grateful to all of you and love you very much.
Vivi and Robert Greene
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Vivian T. Greene
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"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." A. Lincoln
Donna Shewach
October 18, 2007
Dearest Tali,
Since the first time we met you at Brigham & Women’s hospital, you have brought light and joy into our lives. How wonderful it was when we met as my daughter Mira was on the hospital ward, finishing her preparation for transplant, while you were visiting prior to your admission. Mira was so happy to meet someone near her own age going through the same thing, someone who understood exactly how she felt. Your optimism, vibrance and humor was so uplifting to Mira, and really helped to bolster her as she went through the challenges of transplant. When you moved into the hospital, Mira was so happy to have you there and she looked forward every day to the chance to chat with her new friend. What a help it was to have such a friend, someone who could make us smile through even the worst of times.
For me, it felt like home as soon as I met you and your wonderful parents. To have another family that I felt so comfortable with to share in our collective difficulty was like a huge beacon of hope. Mira and I looked forward each week to the clinic visit, hoping to be able to spend a few moments with the family we loved so much. Being away from our home and family was very difficult during those four months, but being with you and your family made us feel at home again. It is one of the memories that we absolutely cherish. Ever since then, we have told "Tali stories", about your laughter, your joy for living and love of people and of course your strength. You have been a tremendous inspiration for us. We are richer for having known you, and you will be in our hearts forever.
With all our love
The Marom family Marom
October 9, 2007
To our dear friends,
There are no words to express the loss and sadness, we love Tali and you all so very much. The summers with Tali visiting us at the pool are warm reminders in our hearts. She was such a special lady, full of life, always full of good humor, fun and zest for life. She made us all feel so good. We were sure that Talika will make it. Tali and you all are always in our prayers, I am sure that heaven is full of her spirit and that God is holding her near him, this special girl!!!!!
Thank you for being our friends we are so blessed, please keep the spirit as you are the best.
Much, much love
George, Dorith, Romy, Arielle, Mitch and Zack
Rivka Kahana
September 8, 2007
Tali, whenever I think about Tali, her beautiful and full smile come up. I remember her as a fun loving vibrant girt who grew up to become a fun loving vibrant woman. She was always in the center of every gathering and filled up all who serrounded her with her laughter and good spirit. Her personality was definitely an outcome of all you gave her and installed in her.
When I think about Tali, and the vision of Tali comes up, I need to smile because that what Tali expected of everyone who was around her.And I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Galit Dadoun-Cohen
September 7, 2007
Dearest Nava, Kuti, Niri and Kevin
My heart breaks and the tears cannot be stopped as I read the beautiful entries on these pages. It is true, her smile remains powerfully with all of us.
Although we have not spoken recently, I think of her often, now and in the years of her struggle. I send you all my love to try to cope with this inexplicable tragedy. I am inspired by all of you and your tremendous strength and I too, promise to keep Tali's unbelievable face, energy and character in my heart and in my mouth forever.
Avner Ben-Dor
September 5, 2007
Dear Nava, Kuti, Niri, Kevin and family,
My last memories of Tali are from the cancer center in Baltimore. I was walking with her through the corridors, as she shared with me cheerful childhood memories, and as always, with warm smiles broken at times by a big and loud laughs. As we returned to the room, Nava was already waiting with the guitar. Laughing, singing, joking ... just what I have always remembered from the home of Mishka and Sonya.
I wish you all well. It is hard to find words as the tears are chocking my throat. I am sorry, I know that Tali would have want me, as always, to be cheerful.
Stay well
Regards from Monique, Rachelle and Karen
Avner
Kohi Meimon
September 5, 2007
Dear Nava and family,
I arrived to Ceasarea, to Talush memorial. "Singing, playing music and remembering Tali" was an evening full of thougt, deeply touching, and made me smile with tears...
Tali,who I got lucky to meet since she was a teenage, a beautiful girl with a big smile and a mind of her own, didnt left my thougts that evening back home.And the pictures...full of life... In the midst of her bloom, reaped of promising future...cruel deasease!
My dear friend Nava, I think of all of you,Talush`s family, and bear her in my heart.
Love,
Kohi Meimon
Modiin
Lou Barrett
September 4, 2007
Dear Nava, Kuti, Neer and Kevin,
We so wish that that Herb and I could have shared Tali's Memorial in your beloved Arza. How poignant those moments for you, your dear family and friends. How heavy her absence must be.
This year on Shabbat we spoke Tali's name in a Me Shabach. Then finally (and it could crack a a heart)we said Kaddish for her. At that moment, I thought of all of you there in Israel.
We're so unknowing in face of the great mysteries, yet I believe that healing will come for you as Tali's fierce love of life enriches your own. In some way her spirit has made its way itself into this community and in our lives.
Michal Doron
August 25, 2007
Dear Nava, Kuti, Neer and Kevin,
It is a very sad day for us, we are speechless, there are no words to express our shock.
All our ties with you Nava’le, and your family were always accompanied by laughter. We always had something to laugh about: ourselves, our own lives, a good joke.
I was thinking to myself: where is all this laughter coming from? It must be from the home you grew up in, Nava, the home of Mishka and Sonia.
Since I remember myself, I can recall Benny and Nava and their home, always full of light, happiness, wisdom, friendship, music, song and love.
I loved this home, and was attracted to its warmth. Kuti followed Nava into it, and following him came Neeri and Tali, their wonderful sweet children.
All their visits to Israel were filled with bliss, endless joy, and fun.
I remember the children as they matured into wonderful teenagers.
Meeting and connecting with them was always illuminating and exciting. The music connection was always inspiring and elevated our spirits.
It was a source of light , always bright, always endearing.
Sweet Tali came from that source of light, this is the way she was, and this is how she will always remain in our hearts.
And you, Nava’le, Kuti, Neer and Kevin, the carriers of light, be proud of what you bring forth, keep it going, guard it for the sake of others to follow.
With love,
Michal, Avraham, and the Doron family
Kfar Saba, Israel
Neer Zeevi
August 23, 2007
Tali, my sweet sister,
Who knows better than you how it felt growing up with parents like our aba and eema.
Nava and Kuti’s home was always full of love, happiness and music. Together we played trios while aba was proudly watching. Not always did we feel like practicing…we came up with an idea to record ourselves practicing, and instead of playing, let the recorder do the job…it worked fine, until one day the tape recorder got stuck and mom wondered how come we are playing the same part over and over again?? When she opened the door to my room she found me sleeping and the cassette running…
It was so much fun to visit Israel every summer. You loved playing card games with our grandparents Saba and Savta, you loved the summer camps and the music workshops. We always stopped for falafel in Afula on the way to doda Ilana, and how much pleasure you took in riding Efraim’s tustus.
When picking up mom and dad from the airport you were the first one to spot them among the crowds, and ran to give a big hug and kiss.
Israel loved you too, Tali. The phone calls from all your admirers did not stop a long time after you had already left back to the States, asking for you:” when will she be back?”
No wonder they all loved you so, you were always smiling. Even through the hard treatments, with low blood counts and many harsh side effects you did not stop. You wrote songs about your nurses and sang it to them, you spoke to your un-known bone marrow donor “Chaim”, asking him to do the “job” for you, and cure you.
The antibiotic called Vancomycin gave you a terrible red rash all over your body that later on turned your skin into tan- color. To the radiology technician who asked you where you have been looking so tanned, you gave the right answer: “I just came back from vacation, have you ever heard of the tropical island Vancomycin?”
I hope you are now in as good a place as a tropical island, Tali. You left us too soon, but don’t worry, we will fulfill the things you did not have time for: we are introducing Kevin to our family and friends in Israel, we will keep your fight against Leukemia going, we will participate in all the drives that promote bone marrow for everyone who needs it, and will take good care of aba and eema for you.
I am proud and honored to have a sister like you.
We will forever express our never-ending love for you with songs, prayers, music, gatherings, reunions and more.
Your loving brother,
Neeri
Birthday party in Tel Aviv
August 19, 2007
dancing at safta's with Batsheva and Vicky
August 19, 2007
under the umbrella
August 19, 2007
Wedding with bro and Hetty
August 19, 2007
brick house in Norwalk
August 19, 2007
borther and sister in Norwalk
August 19, 2007
Forever my Puppy
Kevin Trager
August 18, 2007
Dear Tali, my puppy-
Thank you for giving me so much. You fulfilled every dream and wish of mine in being my soul mate. A beautiful, smart, funny woman with the heart of an angel, and by the way, an Israeli, bonus. You gave me more happy moments than I can remember, such as your love for April Fools Day jokes. Nothing gave me more pleasure than making you smile. You gave me a new family whose love is boundless. You gave me friends that, without saying a word, remind me of how lucky I am to have you.
Thank you for teaching me about love, compassion and being spiritual. Most of all, you made me the man I always hoped I was and gave me the strength to be with you during your toughest hours.
Now our worst fears have come true. Both of us were afraid of being apart and I know you were scared of leaving me alone. I now know we didn't have anything to fear. You continue to give. I am not alone and my heart tells me we will never be apart. I do mis your touch, your smell, your laughter and smile, but I feel your ncredible spirit though out me.
I will love you forever, your puppy.
Klaus Planton
August 13, 2007
Dear Kuti, Nava, Neeri,and Kevin; I've known Tali since I became Neeri's friend back in Elementary School in Westport. She was always her own person, even as a little kid. Throughout our schooling, I kept in touch with her through Neeri and my own brother Christian, and saw her grow into a strong woman. She was also strong in the face of adversity and I'll always remember her that way. You selected great photos of her, always smiling. My most heart felt sorrow, Klaus
Marianne
August 7, 2007
Dear Nava, Kuti, and Neer: I first met Tali when Lee brought me to your house to meet you all those years ago. I will never forget that day.
I wanted to tell you about the time Tali came down to visit us at the Farm. It was after she had started her treatments. We went to pick her up at the airport, and when she came through the gate, what a radiant smile she had !!! She lit up the whole airport.
The next morning after breakfast she told us she wanted to go for a hike around the Farm. So I joined her..... boy, could she walk fast ! I could not keep up with her! We hiked the whole perimeter of the Farm, something I have not done since. However, Tali is going to be my inspiration, and I will start to walk the Farm again.
When she was getting ready to leave to go visit friends in Miami, and she wanted to go rent a car, she told Lee she would really like to rent a convertible.... Lee told her- "Go For It"!
I pray for Tali every morning, and as I do, I picture her smile, and remember how she faced life with such joy.
All my love to you, Marianne
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Joseph Antin
August 4, 2007
My Dear Friends:
I feel like we have come to the end of a long Odessey, full of strange beasts, challenges, triumphs, failures and heroism. Tali's illness was never routine, and I would certainly confirm that the approach that you and she took to managing this illness was heroic. I have shared in this aspect of life with many families over many years. I must tell you that the love and devoition I observed in your family were unusually clear. I know Tali will be dearly missed by not only the family but by everyone who knew her. Tali was an exceptional woman. She taught me a lot about medicine and tranplantation.
I wish the therapy had turned out differently, and I am sorry both for your loss and the difficult time you had with her illness. However, I am convinced that it is important to remember some of the bad days - for better or worse, they are part of your lives. In many cases, it also reminds us of the strength, determination and love that may be less apparent when people are well. Please feel free to call me if there are questions I can answer or help I can provide.
Sincerely,
Joseph H. Antin, MD
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Chief, Bone Marrow Transplant Program
United Sates Senate
August 4, 2007
Nava Zeevi
August 4, 2007
Tali and Kevin a match made in Heaven
Tali and Kevin
A match made in heaven
Which Heaven? you bet
What else if not Jdate
When she said no other guys any more
I almost hit the floor
When the handsome boychik we first did meet
Our hearts skipped a beat
And after him came with a bang
guess who? The whole Trager gang
Meril and David, Remi and Chai
Evalou, Mady it made us feel high
Even Cedie and Fozie play together in the park
Like sister and brother together they bark
Looking at my girls gleaming, sparkly eyes
A mother's heart knows she won the prize
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Soaring at Turks & Caicos Club Med
August 4, 2007
with best friends and Remy
August 4, 2007
with Adina, Shirley and Remy
August 4, 2007
with Best Friend Adina
August 4, 2007
Senior Prom - 1991
August 4, 2007
High School Graduation - 1991
August 4, 2007
Sinai Jeep Tour - 1996
August 4, 2007
with Bat-Sheva and Aaron
August 4, 2007
with Aba
August 4, 2007
with Mom
August 4, 2007
with Mom in Israel - Summer of 1999
August 4, 2007
with Savta Sonia
August 4, 2007
Passover in FL
August 4, 2007
Passover with cousies and Aunt Dalia in FL
August 4, 2007
with Uncle Benny and cousies in FL - 2000
August 4, 2007
with Aunt Ilana and Oshri - 1996
August 4, 2007
with cousies from FL-Daphna, Amir, Gil
August 4, 2007
with Neeri and Savta Sonia
August 4, 2007
4th Birthday
August 4, 2007
with Saba Mishka
August 4, 2007
Tali, Doron and Adina in NYC
August 3, 2007
Georgette Dadoun
August 3, 2007
Shalom Haverim Yekarim,
Just got your invitation for Tali's commemoration in Ceasarea, Israel.
I have no doubt that this celebration will be amazing, full of thoughts, beautiful speeches, laughs and tears.
Tali, the special girl, who invited us all into her big heart, whoever enterd had no exit.
The relationship with Tali is forever, that much she touched us. Her big and beautiful smile will never be forgotten.
Please take good care of yourselves, take care of each other.
Our thoughts are with you, and always with Tali.
Love you very much,
Georgett and Miro
August 2, 2007
2004 SUMMER PICNIC
Emilia Semenov
August 2, 2007
Dear Near and family,
Our deepest sympathy with Tali's loss. She was a beautiful and wonderful young woman. Our thoughts are with you and your family. She will always live in our memories.
The Semenov's family
Lou Barrett
August 1, 2007
My daughter carries
the high enter of hope
into a room
a scent of passion
as if she were about to fashion
a ribboned present
Such a wild crush
on the world
The intimate ear is hers
She can hear unplayed airs
recognize the winter fear
in a September rose
She makes regret
dissolve like a text of stars
at dawn
And when she enters
a mother's dream
well then
love
coils around us
like midnight's full quiet
Liora Gerzberg
August 1, 2007
Our Dear Nava, Kuti, Neeri, and Kevin;
We were shocked to hear that our beloved Tali is no longer with us.
We feel your pain and refuse to believe.
Tali, the beautiful flower, reaped too soon. The gorgeous girl with the smile and the laughter that radiated so much goodness and peace.
You were a symbol of strength and courage to us. You amazed us, Tali.
The whole community in Palo Atlo is refusing to believe, you were in our hearts and prayers all along the way.
We will always remember you.
We love comfort you all. May you never know sorrow again.
Liora, Levy, Rony, Taly, Yaron and the children.
Doda Ilana Sigal
July 30, 2007
Dearest Talika,
I ask :how are you? and I hear you say: I feel good, I don’t suffer any more, I have reached peace. I worry about you now, she says, and I answer: we are OK, we talk a lot about you, we look at your many beautiful pictures since you were a cute little baby, those with the ponytails, with the curls, with the braids and the ribbons. Those from your beautiful childhood, and those with beloved Kevin and your beautiful new family. From your engagement and your wedding, not too long ago, we cannot even see that you were sick, they are full of happiness and love.
What do you say, Talika? Yes, she says, I was so lucky, I had beautiful life, with lots of beautiful experiences, only I couldn’t win this disease, I tried, I fought, but gave up at the end. You were all with me, I know, all of you who visited me, all that gave me strength and hope, that stayed at my side day and night. I saw the hundreds of people who came to the temple, I heard the music, I heard the rabbi and the cantor, I heard my devoted girlfriends: Adina Shirley and Esther, but the hardest of all was to hear my wonderful husband Kevin, don’t worry my dear husband, be strong, I will find ways to reach you and reward you for all the beautiful times you bestowed on me, I will do it in my own way, maybe through dreams, through thoughts, through laughter, through memories. You gave me a beautiful family, I love you all Merle, David, Remy Chai and Lisa, I am grateful for every day you spent with me, I am lucky to have met such warm and loving people. Take good care of yourselves and watch over my parents too.
My dear parents, my beloved and devoted brother, do you think I will ever leave you? I heard you aba’le, you said that you will carry me in your soul forever. And you mommy, I hug you tight and send you many kisses, you know how I love you when you are smiling and laughing. It’s just like me…well maybe not exactly, but very much so. I heard your plans, eema’le, to go on with life, its good, it’s the right thing to do, go for it,
Mommy, and if its hard, stop and talk to me, I will listen, we will laugh and cry together, we will share with each other, we are mother and daughter, we will always be together.
Neeri’le my beautiful brother, I know you are reserved some times, not always talking, holding things in, I pray for good things to come your way, update me, I want to know what is happening in your life.
Aba comes to me daily, I hear him tell me all about his day, I know you are going to Israel soon with Kevin and Neeri, I know you will meet all the wonderful people there, I am happy you are, give them my love, you will tell me all about it when you are back. I am waiting.
There are so many wonderful people around you here and there, they all love you and worry for you, they all took such good care of you, it is impossible to mention them all, but they know who I mean. I am thanking them all. I will reach them all, I promise, through tears and laughter I will get into their hearts, this way we will always be together.
Etti Aslan
July 30, 2007
Nava'le Motek,
I've just reviewed Tallush's pictures. You've picked beautiful ones. It is such a comfort to look at her and her captivating smile.
My first memory of Tali's when she was three. (Picture #17 #18?) We came to visit for the first time, and she was so huggable and affectionate, with a smile glued on her face... I was so touched...
Through the years she kept on the same spirit, and you couldn't help but fall in love with her anew every visit.
Such happiness, such inspiration. Just like you Nava'le.
She left a legacy of love, which you, Kuti and Neerie surronded her with, and Kevin and his wonderful, amazing family kept on coming.
We love you and admire your strength, always.
Sas, Etti, ruthie and David
Dorothea Wong
July 30, 2007
Neer, Kevin, Mr&Mrs Zeevi:
Our family's heart is with you all. Tali is a daughter and a sister that we will miss very much.
There are so many memories that we can think about and smile. Singing together. Det spending time with Tali at her place in Miami. (so giving). Thanksgiving together and Fozi being carried in her bag. Home concerts in CT. Christmas eve in CT. Her laughter and her love. Her sparkling eyes and the smile in her voice. Her hugs. We love and miss you Tali. Love,
Dorothea (Det)& Alex Wong & The Carraways
John Martin
July 29, 2007
Dear Zeevi family
I did not know Tali well, but went to middle and high school with Neeri. I saw Neeri a few years ago at a friends Christmas party in Westpot and he told us of Tali's condition. Although powerless to help, I thought of Tali often. It was very sad to hear the news of her passing. Prayers from Texas have been and are heading your way. Please give each other a hug for us and celebrate her life.
John and Bonnie Martin, both formerly of Westport.
Robert Rosenblatt
July 29, 2007
Kevin, Neer, and Family:
Sue and I just learned of Tali's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Tali was an amazing person and we were blessed to have known her. Our thoughts are with you.
Love Rob & Sue Rosenblatt
Doron Kahana
July 29, 2007
I'll always remember Tali's carefree attitude and fun-loving personality. I will forever tell her jokes in her honor and pass on the story of her courage and strength. Love you guys very much! Doron
Tali is one year old
July 29, 2007
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riding on back of Saba Avraham
July 29, 2007
Bat Sheva Alcalay
July 29, 2007
Nava’le my dearest,
I remember Talinka since birth, a sweet and smiley baby, very content, no big demands. Growing up she was laughing and making others laugh, happy, energetic, full of life.
I watched her grow while we lived in the USA, and later on upon returning to Israel, I met her yearly during your summer visits. She grew and matured to be so beautiful, still jumpy and fun loving, like you, her mother, and at times rebellious, like most young people her age.
In her last time in Israel, visiting Saggi in Ganei-Aviv, she told us about her work experiences in Florida, and expressed a wish to work in Israel.
And then the disease hit.
In my last phone conversation with her, she was optimistic, still hoping to visit Israel this summer.
But unfortunately things were going differently.
When Ilana called on Tuesday, July 10th delivering the bitter news, I refused to believe.
I called Sarah, crying, she was shocked, we called Rama, who instantly understood, then Yaki who immediately was thinking on how to help.
We could not find peace, our hearts were reaching out to you, Kuti, Neeri, we kept calling each other crying. We called more mutual friends and then back to Ilana, but she was already on a flight heading to you.
Then came your email that totally broke my heart, I read it to everyone near me, I needed to share. What immense inner resources, talent, creativity, heart and sensitivity, only in you, Nava’le.
Tali made many gains in her short life. She was fortunate to marry her beloved Kevin and become part of his wonderful family who embraced her into their hearts as their true daughter. What noble people they are!
She was fortunate to have her loving and devoted big brother, who in spite of his worry knew how to keep her and the family optimistic, kept them going, supporting and strengthening day in and day out for so many years.
She was fortunate to have the best parents in the world, who gave their soul to save her.
Kuti, a father with such soft and kind heart, who would go to the end of the world for his little girl, and you, Nava'le, one of a kind mother, who fought like a lioness to save her sick baby.
And I am asking God, WHY???
We are all waiting for you here, in Israel, to hug you to our hearts, to cry and comfort you.
I am so fortunate to have a friend like you.
You are in my soul.
Your loving,
Bat Sheva
Brother's medical school graduation
July 28, 2007
Compo beach with Ema
July 28, 2007
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July 28, 2007
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