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for Isaac Lerer
Rochelle (Kaye) Barrett
March 15, 2009
I am very sorry to hear of Rabbi's passing. Some of my earliest memories of my life involve the Rabbi and being at the Center Street location. He will be missed by many!
The Saz's Family
March 9, 2009
Rabbi Gil-Ezer and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. Your father was a wonderful man with an infectious way about him that will be missed dearly. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Michelle Bernstein
March 8, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your entire family. Michelle and David Bernstein
Judith and Marshall Weingarten
March 6, 2009
We are sad to hear of Rabbi Isaac's death. Memories abound. He was a wonderful friend to our parents/in-laws Rose and Harold Weingarten. His many kindnesses to them both, his concern for Rose after Harold died, his help to us when our brother Mark died - all these things will live in our hearts.
Sharon Mullen
March 6, 2009
Dear Lerer family,
The Prager-Mullen family was very saddened to learn of the passing of Rabbi Lerer a wonderful person who had a very special connection with my father, Charles Prager. His legacy will live on in the hearts and souls of those whose life he touched in so many ways.
Our hearts and prayers reach out to you.
Warmly,
Sharon, Michael, Marissa and Matthew Prager-Mullen
Peter Tedeschi
March 5, 2009
Dear Lerer Family,
The rabbi, as did all of you, touched my life more than you can know. You took a stranger and made him feel as at home and welcome as he, or rather I, did with my own family. Rabbi Lerer was indeed the greatest teacher of Judaism and humanity, not only because of his intellect, wit and deep knowledge, but also because he lived with and spread forth tremendous charity of heart and kindness of soul. I think of his example all the time. I appreciate how he touched my life every day. And I will always be grateful for the gift of knowing him.
Mark Seiler
March 5, 2009
Dear Mrs. Lerer,
I am deeply saddened to learn of your husband's passing. I am gratified that I was able to get to know him, first in phone conversations and then in Stevens Point at the celebration in June at the Temple Beth Israel Museum. At the celebration it was evident that he was in “seventh heaven”. He had a constant smile on his face as he circulated, talking to former members of his congregation he had not seen for more than 50 years. He was very happy to return to his first congregation. Please extend my heart felt sympathy to your family.
Sol and Belle Weinstein
March 5, 2009
Dear Goldie: Rabbi Gil-Ezer and the Lerer Family: We were terribly saddened to here of the passing of Rabbi Isaac Lerer: Although were relatively new congregants of Temple Menorah, our parents and grandparents were members and leaders of Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol.
Rabbi Isaac Lerer performed many life cycle event ceremonies for the Kahn and Weinstein family. He was an inspiration and a true pillar of strength for the entire Milwaukee Jewish Community. May fond memories sustain your entire family
during these dark hours.
Brian Eglash
March 4, 2009
Dear Lerer family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. He had an incredible impact on his family, community and students throughout his lifetime. I have so many wonderful memories myself. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult period. With deepest sympathies. Brian Eglash
Judith Esther Katz
March 4, 2009
It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Rabbi Lerer. I have known hime most of my life and found him to be a well learned man, He will be missed
Lori Zeitlin
March 4, 2009
Dear Lerer family,
We are sorry to hear of the Rabbi's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly. I have a lot of fond memories of Temple Menorah and Rabbi Lerer from my hebrew and sunday school days there.
Steve, Lori, Maxwell and Mackenzie Zeitlin
carol arnold
March 4, 2009
we are so sorry for your loss. he came to spring hill cemetery alot where my husband and i were caretakers for 27 years. he always stopped by to say hi and always asked how my 90 year old mother was doing. such a great man and a terrible loss.i will say a prayer for him and your family.
Joan Schutkin-Vernon
March 4, 2009
To the Lerer Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of growing up in Temple Menorah especially Rabbi Lerer. Our families enjoyed many happy times as well. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Joan Schutkin Vernon
Martin Hersh
March 4, 2009
To the Lerer Family,
My deepest sympathies to your family on the passing of one of Milwaukee's finest religious leaders. His legacy will not only live on forever with his family, but with the members of the community that he touched for so many years. It was a pleasure and honor to be raised in his synagogue.
Cathy Bensman
March 4, 2009
We are saddened by the loss of Rabbi Lerer. I have the fondest memories of studying for my Bnai' Mitzvah very shortly after the Rabbi came to Milwaukee in the 60's. The lessons I learned have remained with me my entire adult life. Rabbi Lerer officiiated at our wedding and we have very fond
memories of growing up at Temple Menorah.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lerer family at this difficult time.
Cathy and Jeff Bensman
Melissa Sweet
March 4, 2009
Dear Lerer Family,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Rabbi Lerer. I only met him once at a baby naming cermony, but he was very nice to me and made me laugh. He will be a great loss to the community.
Arlene and Art Arnstein
March 4, 2009
To the Lerer Family - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We too share many wonderful memories of Rabbi Lerer. He will forever be missed by so many who had the privilege of knowing him.
Vicky and Irving Benedon
March 4, 2009
Dear Family of Rabbi Lerer,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our beloved Rabbi, of blessed memory.
He will be in our hearts and minds forever.
Vicky and Irving Benedon
Deborah Kexel
March 4, 2009
We met Rabbi Isaac 31 years ago. We had had a severe auto accident, rabbi came to visit me often and we became instant friends. Over the many years he and Rabbi Gil-Ezer have been apart of our life, mainly for all good things The rabbi had a very special place iin all of the Kexel's hearts.
We will truly miss him , his caring and concern and mostly the LOVE we felt from him May you rest in peace rabbi you will be in our thoughts and prayers....always Love Paul Debby & Jessie Kexel and Jenny Mitch, and Allie Grube.
Sharon Behr
March 4, 2009
I have known Rabbi Isaac the majority of my life. Dennis and I will be married 33 years this year. Rabbi married us at the Center Street location. He has made a difference in our lives. His presence will be missed and we have wonderful memories that will live with us forever.
Martin Goldstein
March 4, 2009
Rozanne and I are saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are with your family.
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