September 15, 1938 - August 7, 2016 Elaine Hoffman passed away peacefully in Aspen, Colorado. She was born September 15th, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from Dorsey High and UCLA. Elaine was a dedicated advocate for social justice. She had been on the board of The Urban League, Santa Monica Arts Council and California Water Commission, amongst others. She is survived by her two loving daughters: Wendy Robbins and Kim Hoffman, her partner Arthur Greenberg, daughter-in-law, Karen Paull and her beloved Samoyed, Kodi. Elaine was preceded in death by her two sons, Brett and Brad Hoffman, her husband Jack Cherbo, and her parents, Ann and Ralph Abrams. Her accomplishments include: CEO and Co-Founder of Cherbo Publishing Group, Stockbroker, Finance Director of the California Democratic Party, Board of Directors with Americans for Peace Now. In 2005, she received APN's Yitzhak Rabin Peace Award. She was an active and dedicated member of Kehillat Israel Congregation and J Street. Elaine was loved by many friends around the world. A memorial to celebrate her life is scheduled for Monday, August 15th, at 10am at Kehillat Israel, with a reception to follow. Please make donations to the Tikkun Olam Social Justice Fund in memory of Elaine Hoffman. Address: Kehillat Israel, 16019 W. Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Hoffman

17 Entries

September 22, 2016

Dear Arthur,
Jennifer told me this morning about Elaine's death, and I was so saddened to learn this news. What an outstanding person she was!! Although we didn't know her well at all, I now know how much she contributed her energy to so many worthwhile causes. I'm so glad the two of you had met, and spent some lovely years together. Please know that Bob and I are thinking about you at this very sad time.
Sending abundant love,
Dale and Bob

Wendy and Karen's Wedding Day Oct. 7th, 2007

Karen Paull

August 23, 2016

Dear Ones;
I am Elaine's Daughter-in-law, married to Wendy Robbins. From the moment I met Elaine 11 years ago, she was so welcoming of me into her family. When we announced we were getting married, she was so excited, she told everyone, "My daughter is marrying a woman!" She graciously referred to me as her other daughter and treated me like family.
Elaine was a passionate and composed advocate for social justice, an eloquent activist in the march towards equal rights for all people regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, culture or other differences. Elaine ultimately was about creating peace in the World, stemming from her own desire to find peace within herself.
She was so generous to Wendy and I, and allowed us to stay with her at her home in Bel Air for 6 months a few years ago, while we worked on a new business. When she met and moved in with Arthur after a year of dating, she invited us to stay with them whenever we were in LA. We spent many Thanksgivings and Holidays celebrating with Arthur, Elaine and his family too...While our hearts are broken over Elaine's passing, It feels like now we have an extended family with Arthur and his children.
Most recently, Wendy, Kim and I stayed at Arthur's after Elaine passed and grieved together and shared many fun memories we had with Elaine.

Some memories:

First meeting Elaine -her welcoming embrace
Elaine and Jack dancing at our Wedding
Her classy style of dressing and 100 plus pairs of black pumps
Elaine's love of over-ordering take-out food in LA: Chinese and Pizza, so many left overs!
Elaine loved white wine in the evenings after work
Her love of Rachel Maddow and how many times we watched together
Our many passionate conversations about politics and the democratic party, social causes and the need for peace in the Middle East
Her love of Kodi and many generations of Samoyed's
Her big hearty laugh, the same laugh that her daughters inherited.
Getting closer to her daughters Kim and Wendy especially in the last 10 years
Her love of the band, Pink Martini, which is so cool.
Invites to dozens of Plays, Music and Events
Our trip to Aspen where we hiked with Elaine and Arthur to Maroon Bells, a gorgeous mountain
Oh, and the meals....
All the meals at the Club on Mountain Gate with Jack and Elaine
Al the meals at Arthur's house with Elaine and Arthur
For all these memories, and so many more, I will miss you Elaine.
Thanks for being my 'other' Mom, and for caring so much about me, Wendy and sister-in-law Kim! Thanks for having two amazing daughters who will carry on your legacy for social justice and peace on earth!
Love and Memories,
Karen Paull

Kim, Arthur, Wendy, Jonathan and Karen

Karen Paull

August 23, 2016

Elaine in Aspen

Karen Paull

August 23, 2016

Kim Hoffman, Arthur Greenberg, Wendy Robbins, Jonathan Greenberg and Karen Paull

Karen Paull

August 22, 2016

Elaine Hoffman in Aspen 2015

Karen Paull

August 22, 2016

Lynn Collings

August 15, 2016

My condolences to Arthur on his great loss. I am sorry I never met Elaine and from what I hear and read she sounds like a very special person who touched many lives. May all her loved ones cherish their memories of Elaine.

elaine the second meets elaine the first LA 2007

elaine black

August 15, 2016

to me you will always be elaine the first- as an infant you spent time with your english cousin margot, my mum, who was in LA during WW2. you liked to think that i was named after you. maybe i was. i met with you both in israel and in LA. we shared a love of israel and a strong desire for peace. you became a wonderful role model for me- and you called me elaine the second.
now you are not there for me to share details of long lost family I have discovered in Tallin- that is so sad- after Uncle George you were the keeper of the family tree.
shalom elaine. rest in peace. my sincere condolences to your daughters and to Arthur.

A sweet moment with Kodi

Teri Breier

August 14, 2016

Dear Kim and Wendy,

Even though your mom was not related to me by blood, she will forever be "Aunt Elaine" in my heart. I feel so blessed that we reconnected at Wendy and Karen's wedding after a 30-year absence and grateful that she so generously shared her beautiful home with me for a time, which allowed us all to get to know each other better as well.

With her vibrant spirit, warm-hearted nature and passionate social convictions, Elaine was truly an inspiring role model for many throughout her life. And that fiery passion lives on in her beautiful daughters, my amazing cousins who are doing wonderful things to make the world a better place.

May your memories sustain you during this difficult time.

I love you,
Teri

Liza Yetenekian Smith

August 13, 2016

Dearest Elaine,

I have thanked you in the past and will always thank you for creating a publishing company with our dear Jack that was my publishing home for nearly 15 years. It was a distinct honor to work for and with you and Jack as well as with all the members of the Cherbo Publishing Group family - the exceptional administrative and sales staff and the brilliant editors and designers. Thank you for making it possible for me, for us, to do the work that we love.

I will always remember and be made joyful by your graciousness, your giving spirit, and your elegance.

To your loved ones, your circle of family and friends, I express my deepest condolences and wish you comfort and joy in the legacy and memory of this remarkable woman.

Warmly,
Liza

Geri and Bob Witt

August 13, 2016

We send our deepest condolences to Elaine's family and loved ones. She was a wonderful neighbor for many years. She was greatly admired for her beauty, intelligence and accomplishments, always working tirelessly for the many causes she supported.
Indeed, A Woman of Valor

John McDole

August 13, 2016

Elaine will always be a cherished friend. I was fortunate to work with her on her gardens for many years, and I know her joyful and generous spirit lives on. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.

August 12, 2016

We enjoyed getting to know Elaine on the Getty Paintings Council trip to Italy last summer. Our condolences to Arthur.
Bob and Judi Newman

With much love.

Walter M.

August 12, 2016

Randy Fiedler

August 12, 2016

We are so very sorry for your loss.

Love from us all
Randy, Anne, Brandon and Courtney

Elaine Hoffman

Karen Paull

August 11, 2016

Dick Fry

August 11, 2016

Peri and all,
It's with deep sadness that I remember Elaine who pushed me off my duff to complete a project after a two-year false retirement. At the time it was the best thing I could have done, and was made even better with Leslie's help.

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