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for RABBI ROMIROWSKY
Howard Kaplan
June 28, 2025
I grew up a block from OCJCC and got to know Rabbi early on. I was bar mitzvah there, as were my brothers Larry and Michael. My entering Hebrew school and attending services created the magnet that drew my parents into the synagogue. My mother, Phyllis, worked as a secretary for the rabbi and later ended up as president of the Sisterhood. And my father, Elkin, ultimately became president of the Mens Club. Our entire family got to know the Rabbi and Blanche as well as his sons. Rabbi was a kind soul, a wise teacher, and a rock of the community. May his memory be blessed.
Philip & Dana Rubenstein
August 25, 2023
I was recently thinking about Rabbi! I met with him in 1996 when I was looking to become a Jew by choice! He was so thoughtful, patient & understanding throughout the process! And a year later he married us! My husband & I just celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary this past May 25th!
Rabbi was such a caring person! He holds a very special place in our hearts!
We´re so very sorry for your loss! Maybe his memory be a blessing to his family!
Harriet Wensel
January 9, 2020
I miss Rabbi Romirowsky especially when he was a guest rabbi at Congregation Sinai. When called up to the Bima, he would give you a tootie roll after reading a passage.
Howard Hyman
January 12, 2013
Rabbi Romirowsky was (and eternally IS) the glue that helps build and maintain a community and a people. I shake my head in sorrow and sympathy for his physical loss. His soul and good deeds will live forever.
January 11, 2013
Can't believe it's almost a year anniversary of Rabbi's death. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of him and miss him as a man, a Rabbi and a dear friend.
Rita and George Slotnick
R. Wiesner-Duretz
January 9, 2013
I just realized it has been almost one year since Rabbi's passing. I know I miss his smile, and soft way he spoke. He truly was my idea of a man who deserved the utmost respect as a Rabbi and a Man of Honor!
January 27, 2012
Thank you so much for the kind advice and help you gave us. We appreciated our phone conversations and wish we could have had more time with you. Joe & Lynn Goldovitz
January 25, 2012
Sorry to hear of Rabbi Romirowsky's passing. He was delight of my childhood at OCJCC.
Raymond Singer, Ph.D.
Phil & Janet Bloom
January 23, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always
January 21, 2012
As the second President of Congregation Sinai it was my great pleasure to have Rabbi Romirowski as our spirtual leader for the High Holidays. I will forever treasure the picture I have of me and the Rabbi doing the motzi at Jenkins in 2007.
Norm Posner
January 20, 2012
I miss Rabbi Romirowsky and the time he spent with us at Congregation Sinai in Clermont. His kind words and pleasant personality will always be remembered.
=Harriet Wensel, Clermont, Florida
Sandy & Lee Langer
January 20, 2012
We didn't see you as often as we wanted to, but we came to love you in the short time we spent together. You will be greatly missed.
Sandy and Lee Langer
Ben and Barbara Salsitz
January 20, 2012
We have heard so many wonderful things about Rabbi Romirowsky. We are sad that we arrived at Congrgegation Sinai too late to know him; however, we are aware of how much he shaped our Congregation. He was clearly a transforming force.
Spencer and Marlene Koslan
January 20, 2012
Rabbi Romirowsky's presence at Congregation Sinai in Clermont, Florida over the years was an inspiration to all of its congregants.
January 19, 2012
I am saddened by the news of Rabbi Romirowsky's passing. He and Blanche were very special to the Dobin/Slotnick/Ross family. As original members of OCJCC,from my confirmation and marriage through Bat Mitzvahs and weddings of other family members, to taking time to making a Shiva call on my husbands passing, he was always so caring and thoughtful. When my mother Ceil Dobin was on the Board, he was pivotal in her life as she experienced her ups and downs. He had always been there for us. .I am grateful to have had his presence in my life
. Sharon (DOBIN) Ross.
gwen levy
January 19, 2012
Rabbi was a vital part of our High Holiday Services in Clermont,Florida. He was with us for 4 years and helped to mold our new infant Synagogue. We still use the template for Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur that he created for us. Whenever we called him or visited him, he always asked after our members by name. We were looking forward to his coming to Del Ray so we could visit him. He will be missed by Congregation Sinai in Clermont, Florida.
Rita and George Slotnick
January 19, 2012
we have wonderful memories having spent a lot of time with both Rabbi and Blanche. Their time visiting us in Arizona and the fun we had then, to the times he spent with us here in Florida. In addition, the shared mitzvahs at our daughters bat mitzvah or their weddings or baby naming, we have only wonderful memories. We introduced Rabbi to a new synagogue and enjoyed watching him enjoy his new leaf on life. He was back in a pulpit where he belonged and loved so much. We will miss him dearly but we will never forget him.
Sandy & Joel Tafler
January 19, 2012
We can related to all of the posts. Rabbi J. Harold was our Rabbi. He officiated at Joel's bar mitzvah, my confirmation and wedding, my sister's bat mitzvah and wedding, funerals and Shiva's. Yes, he remembered all the names of our family members, photos hanging from walls in our homes, names of all of his students, etc. Please accept condolences from the Timerman and Tafler families.
Selma & Marty Roffman
January 17, 2012
Rabbi Romirowsky, z"l, was an integral part of our lives. From Bnei Mitzvah to Weddings and from births to funerals, we will always remember how much he taught all of us. He was a gifted and unique inspiration to the entire community. His life brought us blessings - may his memory be a blessing.
Ray Verbit
January 17, 2012
His memory will always be a blessing. I'll never forget how I had not seen him in over 25 years and he knew who I was the instant he saw me. He will always be my image of a Rabbi. How he would quiet a noisy congregation with a "look" was magic. I fondly remember the tent, wooden chairs and the 50's at OCJCC. HIs sermons set the standard for other Rabbis to achieve.
January 17, 2012
I recently visited with Rabbi, as he most recently lived around the corner from my shul, Adath Israel. He needed a small favor - but so characteristic of him, during the visit, he taught and gave me so much more than I could possibly give him. He was my first childhood rabbi... and many things I do now (toy giveaways at Ne'ilah!...) come from my memories of his rabbinic presence. His memory should be a blessing. - Rabbi Eric Yanoff
Arthur Fine
January 17, 2012
I was just one of the hundreds of OCJCC kids. But I felt special because I was a Gilham Street neighbor. The Rabbi and my mother cut a deal to shorten my Bar Mitzvah Torah reading portion in exchange for finishing my last year of Hebrew school. I felt privileged to have known the Ramirowsky family, albeit many years without contact. That being said, when my mother passed away, J. Harold presided over her service, and most recently on the passing of my father, Mitchell brought much comfort to the Fine family. My heartfelt sympathy to Blanche, Mitchell, Sammy and Reuben.
Larry and Harriet Kaplan
January 16, 2012
We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Rabbi Romirowsky. Not only did he bar and bas Mitzvah both of us he also introduced us and offiiciated at our wedding. He was one of the kindest people we have ever met.He will always be in our hearts
Vicki Singer Wolf
January 16, 2012
Rabbi will be missed. He has been an inspirational part of our lives from bar mitzvah, weddings, funerals and in general. His voice and words were always a pleasure to listen to and filled with great wisdom. He has left many positive marks in our lives. So glad we had the pleasure of knowing him. Our deepest sympathy to all of his family.
Mark Susson
January 16, 2012
There have been very few people in my life that I held in such high regard as Rabbi Romirowsky. Although we did not see one another for many years until just recently, I loved every minute we spent with him, as did my wife (Dana) and children (Matthew and Sarah), and I will always treasure his advice as well as his warmth. He will forever be remembered.
Fred Levick
January 16, 2012
To the Romirowsky family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and we grieve for your loss. All of us at Ramah Darom feel blessed that we were able to spend time with the Rav in Clayton during Pesach. We will remember him as a great teacher, a kind man, and a beloved friend to Rabbi Leon Spielman(z"l) and his wife Pearl.
January 16, 2012
Bruce and I want to give our deepest condolances to the Romirowsky family. The rabbi was there for the good times and unfortuately not so good times. Rest in Peace, Rabbi. Ellyn and Bruce Yeslow
Traci Friedman
January 16, 2012
I am very sorry to have learned about the news of our dear Rabbi. What a kind gentle soul. Please accept my condolences.
Roz Soffer
January 16, 2012
Rabbi was not only my Rabbi, but my friend and neighbor. As you always told me and my family, "I am only a Holler away". You will always be in our hearts and thoughts.Condolences to Blanche, Mitchell, Sam and Rueben and their familes. Roz Soffer
Howard Hyman
January 16, 2012
What a HUGE loss to our community and to ALL of Judaism. A magnificent Jew; a magnificent man.
A monument must be built to PHYSICALLY commemorate the life of this great man...a man who did a LOT more good deeds, than most of us know.
We all mourn his "physical" loss, but his soul and good deeds will live FOREVER!
Michele (Turetzky) Fields
January 16, 2012
You will be dearly missed and warmly remembered by me as well as my family. You were one in a million!!!
The Shikoff Family
January 16, 2012
The Shikoff Family extends our deepest condolences to the Romirowsky family. We are deeply saddened to hear of Rabbi's passing. Rabbi was an itegral part of our family. He was a kind man who always had the patience to listen and give wise advice. In good times and bad, he was always there. Rabbi will be greatly missed. His passing is a great loss to the jewish community. Rest in Peace, Rabbi.
January 16, 2012
Rabbi Romirowsky will be greatly missed. He Bar Mitzved my brother & me. My parents & grandparents adored him. My condolences to the family,
Larry White
January 16, 2012
Rabbi was a hugh part of our lives and he will be missed. His wisdom and caring will be with us always. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Blanche and the entire family. May he rest in peace. Lois, Debbie and Bruce Warren
Fred White
January 16, 2012
Please accept our hearfelt condolence from the White family. Rabbi Romirowsky was a wise, kind gentle human being. He has left long lasting memories in our family, taking part in many of the most meaningful events in the course of a lifetime.
Thank you for being a part of our family, and my you rest in eternal peace.
Renee Greenberg
January 16, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Sam, his family and the whole Romirowsky extended family on the passing of Rabbi. My thoughts are with you all. Renee Greenberg
Eugene Hurwitz
January 16, 2012
So sorry to hear of Rabbi's passing. He was a major factor in the community for decades, and a genuinely good person. He will be missed.
Linda Heller Tolchinsky
January 16, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy to the Romirowsky family! Rabbi was an integral part of my family's life cycles for 50 years. Rabbi, rest in peace.
January 16, 2012
To the Romirowsky Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Rabbi's passing. He was a very big part of my life while attending OCJCC for Hebrew School, Confirmation classes and many family events, happy & sad. I will always miss the synagogue, but more so, Rabbi's wisdom, knowledge, dedication and smile.
B'shalom!
From the Wiesner Family
joy dworkin-santos
January 15, 2012
My family was saddened to hear the news of thye Rabbi's death,,, Though we grew up with his son Sam as our cantor we were also close with Rabbi Romirowsky. He was truly a remarkable man. he will be dearly missed,
The Dworkin Family
January 15, 2012
The Goodman family extends its deepest sympathy to the
Romirowsky family--Rabbi was such an important part of our family--the happy times and the sad ones
he will be greatly missed. We know you will find comfort in many happy memories
love, Billie Goodman Sandler, Michael Goodman and family
January 15, 2012
So very sorry to hear of his passing...he will always remain in the Mandel hearts. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Phyllis Mandel
Fannie Cooper
January 15, 2012
I was sorry to learn of the Rabbi's death. He was a large part of my family's growing up years and all of our simchas. He will be missed.
January 15, 2012
Our condolence go out the Rabbi's family. He was a great man through and through. He was there for my family when my father died and I was a young girl. He has married both my brother and myself and has named two of my daughters. He will never be forgotten. Rest is peace.
Debbie Cohen Rosen
Warren Potash
January 15, 2012
Rabbi was ALWAYS there for me and my family. He took the time to make sure questions were answered thoroughly and he made the time to help me with a deeper understanding of the prayer services than I had previously many years ago.
I believe he and his colleagues are the last of the breed of the 'old time' rabbi that was ALWAYS there for his congregation in many different ways.
He will be missed.
Warren & Millie Potash, Moorpark, CA
Alan "Woody" Woodin
January 15, 2012
Dear Family, I'll never forget my Dad, Dave Woodin & his committee from O.C.J.C.C hiring the Rabbi in our kitchen on Wells St in Oxford Circle. He married Charlene & I in 1961, then married Ilene & Carl in 1985. How about our first services before the tent at the Castor Movies on Castor Ave. All the fond memories of growing up with our Rabbi Romirowsky.
Joe & Selma Sternberg
January 15, 2012
Dear Blanche & Family,
So sorry to hear of Rabbi's passing. It is indeed a loss to the entire Jewish community. He wil be remembered for his kindness and good deeds to our family and to others whose lives were touched. Fondly, Joe & Selma Sternberg and family.
Steven Berri Fligelman
January 15, 2012
He was The Rabbis Rabbi. His wisdow , compassion, patience and advice was so very helpful to our family. He will be greatly remembered and dearly missed. Our condolences to the entire Romirowsky family. Steven Berri Farra (Josh ) Fligelman - Messinger
Brenda & Larry Glassman
January 15, 2012
Dear Blanche & family. We are sending our deepest condolences to you & your family. I spoke to the Rabbi a couple of weeks ago & was so looking foward to seeing you both in Florida. He Bar Mitzvah me & married us 40 years ago & baby named our oldest daughter prior to us moving to Florida. We will miss him & his many stories, but he will never be forgotten. Brenda & Larry Glassman Boca Raton Florida
Karen Pavorsky
January 15, 2012
Fondly remembering my family Rabbi, Harold Romirowsky, who sadly passed away yesterday. He was a great man who a loving passion for his "family" congregants. He has blessed me, family, husband and children for years. He has made and will always be a lasting impression in my life. Rest in peace Rabbi ?
Karen,Lee,Jake,Marissa Pavorsky
Paul M. Spiller
January 15, 2012
The Rabbi played a large part in my Jewish upbringing while I attended school at OCJCC ...which continues to influence my study of the Torah some 45yrs after my Bar Mitzvah. Both my brother and I both had our Bar Mitzvahs and weddings officiated by the Rabbi.
My family's hearts go out to Blanche and his sons. He held a wealth of Jewish knowledge which he shared with his congregation. He will sorely be missed by those that came in contact with him on a regular basis in the Shul.
Paul M. Spiller (Diane) - Philadelphia, PA
Eric M. Spiller (Linda -deceased) -Columbus, OH
Lois G. Spiller (Albert- deceased) - West Palm Beach, FL
Janet Yeslow Fein
January 15, 2012
Rabbi was an intregal part of our family for decades and an amzaing part of my childhood. His wisdom and warmth was unprecedented and without equal...we will never forget him...and were honored to have him officiate at our Mom's funeral in May '10; tho his voice was not quite as bold, his compassion and warmth shown through. He will always be a great part of our childhood and family memories. RIP, Rabbi, xoxo
Lorna Cohen
January 15, 2012
To Blanche and the entire family, I am deeply saddened to learn of rabbi's passing. Rabbi was such a force in the education and life of my children. I regret that I am unable to visit with the family. Please know that I extent my deep felt sympathy . Fondly, Lorna Cohen ,Longport, NJ
Barry Yeslow
January 15, 2012
Rabbi was a large part of our family for many years. Our condolences to his family, and friends.
Barry Yeslow (Elva / Fred)
Irwin, Mary, Arthur, Shirley, Jason and Jessica Goldstein
January 15, 2012
We are all very saddend by Rabbi's passing. In addition to having been our spiritual leader in my youth, he and your family have always been friends of my grandparents, parents, wife and children , with us at times of sorrow, simchas and always.
Paul and Sarah Westle
January 15, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family. We have only 54 years of wonderful thoughts, memories and stories of the Rabbi.
January 15, 2012
So sorry to hear about you father. My condolences and prayers go out to your family. Susan Albert
Edna and Ann Duretz
January 15, 2012
Please accept our condolence. Rabbi was truly a kind and gentle man.
Robin Wiesner-Duretz
January 15, 2012
I will truly miss Rabbi. He was a part of my family's life for many years, not to mention he married me almost 22 years ago. We will miss him.
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