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DAVID RABEEYA Obituary

RABEEYA DR. DAVID (HIKMAT) Passed away on February 18, 2022. Father of Naomi Rabeeya (David Goldberg) and Orlie Beer. Former spouse and friend of Rochelle Rabeeya. Brother of Yossi (Tavasah) Rabi, Ruth Rabi Seker, Shoshana (Syd) Cohen, Yisrael (Batsheva) Rabi, and Dalia Rabi, and predeceased by siblings Shlomo Rabi (Nuriya), Ovadiah Rabi (Esther), Yitzchak Rabi (Ruth) and Tzvi Rabi. Grandfather of Tom Rodgers and Martin Rabeeya Goldberg. David had a long career as a professor teaching Hebrew Language and Literature, Arabic, Sephardic Studies, Bible, and Parshanut at Bryn Mawr College, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Gratz College and Valley Forge Military Academy. He also taught elementary school, high school, Hebrew school, and adult education. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Monday 11 A.M. precisely at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS, 6410 N. Broad Street, Phila., PA 19126. Int. Montefiore Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to The American Sephardi Federation, www.americansephardi.org. www.goldsteinsfuneral.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Feb. 19, 2022.

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Mark Koltko-Rivera

May 4, 2024

I was a student of Dr. Rabeeya in the 1970s at Bryn Mawr College. He was a superb teacher, particularly because he taught, not only from his brilliant mind, but also from his heart. May he long be remembered for his goodness.

Caryn Macdonald

November 13, 2023

Memory eternal! I was a student of Professor Rabeeya at Bryn Mawr in the 1980s. He was one of my favorite professors. I sometimes babysat his young children.

Rabbi Claire M. Green

February 24, 2022

Dear Friends and Family of Professor Rabeeya ~ I am honored to have been a student of this most brilliant and enthusiastic scholar teacher while I was at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. My heart goes out to Rochelle and Naomi and the entire Rabeeya family. May his memory and soulful song continue to be for a blessing. Love to you each and all from one of the many, many fans and friends, Claire along with Steve

Seth Itzkowitz

February 22, 2022

Hands down, my favorite teacher at Gratz College. He will be sorely missed.

Diane Bloom

February 22, 2022

I was also a student of Dr. Rabeeya, forty years ago now. A mind-opening teacher and wonderful person. I always picture him running into and out of the building on the BMC campus where he taught. I am so sorry for your family´s loss.

Amy Jo Salasin Rosenthal

February 21, 2022

I taught with and learned from Dr. Rabeeya. He was truly a mensch. My favorite memory is accompanying him on guitar as he sang his beautiful poetry. The world lost a very bright light.

Scott J Goldstein

February 21, 2022

I was one his students. He was an incredible teacher and a light of education. He will be missed. My condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing.

Celeste and Bruce Leibowitz

February 19, 2022

Very sorry for your loss, Nomi and family. May you be comforted by your memories of him.

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