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M. Bernheim
November 28, 2024
only now almost 7 years later reading her remarkable words, thanks to Tablet Magazine. The story of her heart and the one 'gifted' to her for far too few years, that story will stay with me for as long as my 80 year old heart gives me. It was beautifully written, and all I have read about the time after and all she accomplished and the love she spread, all that is as fresh and meaningful as it was then. Her family was as blessed to have her as she was to have been simply herself. It was deeply inspiring 'know her' now.
Mark Bernheim - Oxford OH
Kathy Puhr
February 7, 2018
I remember Adina's wry smile and the light dancing in her eyes as she sat in my American Literature classroom at Clayton H.S. What a joy to have been her teacher, and Sarika's. My condolences on your loss.
Batya and Bill Berk
January 28, 2018
We are so saddened to hear this news. May the wonderful memories you have of Adina be a comfort to you in this very difficult time. Sending strength from Jerusalem.
Amykins Jonesss Rice :)
January 25, 2018
I am so so sorry to hear about Adina. May the journey and memories of Adinas life, her spirit and the wonderful impact she had on so many people help give you strength and comfort. Sending warm and caring thoughts, lots of hugs and prayers.
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Shandi Greve Penrod & Family
January 22, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about Adina. May her memory always be a blessing.
Ann Barber
January 21, 2018
Adina was filled with joy, good humor and intellectual energy. For us who knew her at Clayton High School, we remember her fondly as we recall her wonderful smile and kindness. To her family - I feel sadness for all of you. Her thoughtful spirit reflected your closeness. May peace come through the strength you have together.
Cyndy Donato
January 21, 2018
The essence of Adina will be with us always and we are never the same as we feel the reasonance of her pure heart. My condolences to all she touched. Love to all.
January 21, 2018
Dear Rabbi Susan and Rabbi Jim and your entire family,
Our hearts are heavy for you on the passing of your remarkable Adina. We are thinking of you constantly and holding you close in our prayers. Nancy and Ross Delston, Washington, DC
January 19, 2018
My heart is with you as I remember you and your loved ones from a hermitage in Kentucky. Your sister in this "dark night," S. Judy Best
Sherri Harris
January 19, 2018
Dear Jim and Susan,
I was so saddened to learn of the tragic loss of your beloved daughter, Adina.
May you be comforted by the love and support of the hundreds of families for whom you have provided strength and guidance in their times of need.
Much love,
Sherri Harris
Little Silver, NJ
Claire Dickerson
January 18, 2018
In Adina's presence, one felt the indelible soul of an angel. I knew her during the high school years and will always remember her love of learning, devotion to family and friends, and indomitable spirit. Adina was a precious person to everyone who knew her, and she will live on in our hearts and minds. May the love of God surround and hold you, dear Talve-Goodman family.
kim Geringer
January 18, 2018
Dear Talve-Goodman family,
Our family was shocked and deeply grieved to learn of Adina's death. I remember her with so much fondness from the time we all spent in Jerusalem together in 1995 when you were on sabbatical and I was an HUC student. I clearly remember Adina's feisty and fun-loving spirit, I remember Jim carrying her when she was tired, and I remember how determined she always was to keep up with the other kids. I watched the funeral - thank you for making that possible - and cried with you through that extraordinary tribute to Adina which only your family could have done. I don't know how you were able, but perhaps it was helpful. Thinking of you with love. Kim Geringer, Colin Dunn, Rachel and Adam
Karen Robinson
January 17, 2018
So sorry to hear of Adina's passing. I remember her at Dr Canter's endowed chair dinner and how she spoke so highly of him. I remember when she was transplanted. Such a beautiful talented woman she turned out to be. Rest in peace dear Adina, I pray for strength for your family.
Elaine Levine
January 17, 2018
Susan and Jim - We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. Although we couldn't be there physically, our thoughts and prayers that you find the strength and healing for yourselves that you have given to so many others have been with you throughout this terrible time.
Elaine and Shel
January 17, 2018
My sincere condolences are extended to the entire family. Keeping you all in my prayers at this difficult time. D. Scott
Lenore and Ron Schuff
January 17, 2018
We just heard the sad news today of your loss and were heartbroken. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your good memories of Adina help ease your grief.
Sharon Silverstein
January 17, 2018
To Rabbi Susan, Rabbi Jim, and the Family of Adina Talve-Goodman,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends and may the memory of your beautiful and gifted daughter be a blessing.
Mark Cooper
January 16, 2018
Rabbi Goodman and Rabbi Talve,
I am so sorry to hear about Adinas passing. I will never forget your compassion for me and my family when I was having open heart surgery at age 13 and you were at Childrens Hospital dealing with medical issues after Adinas birth. You played the guitar at my bedside. Many years later you would come to Childrens again to pray over my son Benjamins bedside as he dealt with CHD. You helped us through the toughest time in my life as our son passed away and you helped us through that tragic time to somehow see love and give us hope. I will never forget that and I am so sorry that you are going through this now. Adina was an inspiration to so many and her legacy will give many children and parents of children with CHD hope. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and I truly hope you know how many people care about you and your family.
Shane Basso
January 16, 2018
I never met Adina, but my fb feed is full of memories of her. Her memory has inspired me to be more loving, more kind and more understanding of the world around me. My prayers and thoughts are with the Talve-Goodman family.
Jill Meyer
January 16, 2018
I can tell that your daughter, granddaughter, and sister, Adina, is an amazing, clever, strong and beautiful young woman, and quite a great writer. I am extremely sad for you about what happened last week. It sounds like she touched many people. Love, Jill Meyer
Matt Ranalletta
January 16, 2018
Adina was one of the most beautiful souls I have ever had the chance to know. I will remember her smile and laugh forever. Sending my love to all her family and friends.
January 15, 2018
Sending you love and prayers to help you in this difficult time
Love,
Ilene Katz
Emily Philips-Roth
January 15, 2018
I was so deeply sorry to hear of Adina's passing. It was a great privilege to care for her and all of you. May her memory be a blessing.
Monica Farrell
January 15, 2018
Thank you for sharing Adina's story with us, and giving us hope in some tough scary times. We love you and appreciate all the support you've given us through Heart to Heart. Monica
Jean/Dave Weiss/Kester
January 15, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I know from Elizabeth that Adina was a shining light to everyone she knew. May that light continue to shine on your family and all her friends.
Jean and Dave
Linda Jamerson
January 15, 2018
Holding your family in the 'Light.' In prayer...
Stephen Mandel
January 15, 2018
Love, sadness and sympathy for your loss.
Linda, Stephen, Michael and Carly @Neve
January 15, 2018
I am devastated by this news. Your family is in my prayers.
Illene Ehrlich
Irene Newman
January 15, 2018
We are very sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.
Irene Boigon Newman and Jon Newman
January 15, 2018
January 15, 2017
Dear Rabbis Susan and Jim,
We rejoice in Adina's life and are devastated by her passing.
Judy, Jesse, Jon and Ali
St. Louis, MO and Chicago, IL
Magdalena Luchini
January 15, 2018
May Adina's life be an example of courage, perseverance, acceptance and love for all.
Carla Scissors-Cohen
January 15, 2018
No words will do. Just love. Love from our family to yours.
Carla
Kathy and Michael Davenport
January 15, 2018
May Adina's light continue to shine forth in the lives of all who knew and loved her.
Jan & Sherie Barrier Schild
January 15, 2018
We send our deepest love and condolences to the Talve Goodman family. We were so very moved by the heartfelt stories about Adina during her touching memorial service.
Lara Veon
January 15, 2018
Dear the Talve-Goodman family,
Of all the memories I hold of Adina from her years in high school, I hold closest that of her smiling with joy and those beautiful eyes alight with impish delight. She simply made everything - every place, every day - better when she was there. My heart aches for you as you grieve, and may the countless memories of her love and goodness be a continued blessing to you.
Much love,
Lara Veon
Marla Gardner
January 15, 2018
Dear Rabbis Susan and Jim; I was sadden to hear of the lost of Adina. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you, your family, and entire congregation.
Brittany OBryant, and Brandon OBryant.
January 15, 2018
Dear Jimmy and Susan, My heart breaks for you and your family. What extraordinary people you are and Adina was such a fine young woman. Burt and Joyce have kept me updated over the years. I will always remember the honor of having you as my guest at our little California beach house and the music, love and goodness you brought. Much prayer, Suzie Baum Towns
ELSIE SHEMIN-ROTH
January 15, 2018
DEAR Susan and Jim; Adinah lives on through both of you. All that know you are hearbroken.
My arms are around you both. Koah
Elsie
January 15, 2018
May her memory be for a blessing. Thinking of you all. Melissa Gettinger Weiner
Tristyn Murrell
January 15, 2018
Dear Susan and Jim,
There are just no words. I have so many wonderful memories of D, both when we were all little and as adults. She was one of the strongest and most kind hearted people I ever knew, always looked at D like a little sister. May her love, strength and memory always be a blessing.
Sending lots of love, Tristyn
January 15, 2018
Dear Rabbi Susan and Jim...I was so saddened to hear of Adina's passing. May her memory be a blessing to you and your family
Elaine Wernick
Linda Gordon
January 15, 2018
Dear Rabbis Jim and Susan,
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
My heart hurts for you and your family.
May Adina's memory be a blessing and may you find comfort from Hashem.
Linda Gordon
Charles Sayre
January 15, 2018
Dear Jim,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your daughter Adina. Having a child myself, I can only imagine what you have gone through these past months. Both you and your wife are in my prayers. Sincerely, Charles Sayre
Marc Braun
January 15, 2018
Dear Rabbis Susan and Jim: I was saddened to hear of Adina's passing. May Adonai comfort you and your family in your time of grief and may her memory be as much of a blessing as she was a daughter during her life.
Joy Marcus
January 15, 2018
Much love to the Talve-Goodman family.
Ruthie Kohm Snitzer Brooks
January 15, 2018
So very sorry to hear about Adina's passing. May her memory be a blessing and may she Rest In Peace.
Ruthie Kohm Snitzer Brooks
January 15, 2018
Dearest Jim and Susan. It is with deep sadness we read about the passing of your daughter Adina. Although it has been many years since our lives touched we remember the beautiful young girl who endured so much in those early years.
We are so sorry for your loss and rejoice at all she accomplished in her short life.
We pray for your family during this difficult time. Love, Joan and Steve Wolken
Amy Whitman
January 15, 2018
Dear Rabbis Susan & Jim,
We were so saddened to hear of Adina's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Amy, Eric, Adam & Jonathan Whitman
Marcia Siegal franklin
January 15, 2018
Hearts are breaking. As love and prayers pour in. Marcia Siegal
Liz Soldwish-Zoole
January 15, 2018
May her memory be a blessing to you and to all who knew her. My family and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Rebecca Harris
January 15, 2018
Dear Talve-Goodman Family:
We send our heartfelt healing wishes and prayers to you at this time. We know your wise, wonderful and extraordinary daughter will live on in the many people whose lives she touched. May her memory be a blessing and we wish all of you love and peace at this time. Fondly, Rebecca Uchitelle Harris and David A. Harris
Charles Hardy
January 14, 2018
Dear Rabbi James and Rabbi Susan,
We cannot find the words to express the sense of loss my family feels at the passing of Adina.
My son, Mark, knew her through mutual friends; we learned of the challenges she faced and felt as though we knew her through her writings. And while her writings dealt with her health issues matter-of-factly, grace, faith and optimism were the main things we took from them.
We pray that you may find some comfort in knowing the life which she packed into her years.
--Chuck, Josie, Mark and Sarah Hardy
Deb Carlin
January 14, 2018
I am only one of so very many who are here to share grief for your loss. So sad.
Susan &Phil Dean
January 14, 2018
We are so saddened to learn of your tragic loss. May memories of Asina bring you comfort. We send our sympathy and love.
January 14, 2018
So very sorry for your loss.
Lou Myers
January 14, 2018
Our very deepest symphony to you and your family, Rabbi Susan. We love you!
Margie Siegel and Family
Debbie and Andy Sickler Wald and Dickler
January 14, 2018
We are broken hearted to learn of your loss.There are no words to adequately express our sympathy. Adina was always a compassionate, kind, adorable and courageous person. Her family was loving, adoring and supportive and always gave Adina encouragement and independence. Although her life was too short, she gave and received more love than most people do in a lifetime. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, the Wald-Dickler family
Deborah Wald and Andrew Dickler Wald and Dickler
January 14, 2018
We are broken hearted to learn of your loss.There are no words to adequately express our sympathy. Adina was always a compassionate, kind, adorable and courageous person. Her family was loving, adoring and supportive and always gave Adina encouragement and independence. Although her life was too short, she gave and received more love than most people do in a lifetime. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, the Wald-Dickler family
Rita Sitron
January 14, 2018
Dear Jimmy,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May your daughter's memory always bring a smile to your face. May Adina's neshama have an aliyah.
January 14, 2018
Our love and thoughts are with you and your family. Adina fought a difficult battle bravely with the love and support of a huge community. Bobbi and Stan Dveris.
Cara Shoss
January 14, 2018
Susan,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family be surrounded with love and comfort as healing as you have given to so many people at difficult times in their lives. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
January 14, 2018
Dearest Rabbis, Susan and JIm, you two have brought so much comfort to the lives of others, may you now be able to receive some from our words and deeds. I was so blessed to see Adina in action in Cuba....her beauty, her sense of humor, her delightful presence. Sending much love and healing prayers from Santa Cruz. May your beautiful memories bring you and your family blessings, healing and comfort. Renee and Paul
January 14, 2018
Susan,
We will all mourn the loss your beloved Adina. I only knew her from the stories my Father shared with me and through you, but I know her strength and courage while facing her trials were amazing. I know that Adina will forever be remembered in your heart and the hearts of all her knew her. I pray for you and your family to heal from this tragedy and her memory will bring comfort to all. I know my Dad would send you a big lasting hug and only hope I can give that to you in the future. Cathy Levin
Byron and Lyla Michelson
January 14, 2018
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Adina.
Byron and Lyla Michelson
Tucson, AZ
Patricia Bohn
January 14, 2018
Rabbis Susan and James, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time of unthinkable sadness. Your daughter was an inspiration to my own daughter, Robyn, who shared time and space with Adina at Wash U. and in NYC. May Adina's light continue to shine in your hearts and help you move forward each day. God bless you.
Jordan Cherrick
January 14, 2018
Baruch Dayan Emet.
Let us pray to God for Rachamim Merubim.
Adina's life was a miracle. Adina's heart transplant was a miracle. In her short years in our human minds, Adina experienced the joy of life and understood the meaning of suffering. Few among us reach these spiritual heights at any age.
Adina was indeed the "man in the electric wheelchair" in her prize-winning short story, who stirred her soul to recall the life of another man in an electric wheelchair, a Benedictine Abbot who God sent to her to help her accept the gift of the nearly identical years of extended life that had been given to him. This gift, for which we are deeply grateful, enabled Adina to reach spiritual closure as she was given so much unconditional
love by her family and especially Susan and Jim, her spiritual role models, who deserve our praise along with the physically and spiritually courageous, Adina Chaya. Her holy soul will now join
others in the World to Come in an eternal life of spiritual bliss.
Let us pray that God gazes at Adina's soul, that we learn from Adina's life, that we repent and turn to God, as we mourn over our loss and comfort her bereaved family. Let us pray that we will merit God's Mercy to allow us to be with Adina's soul in the fullness of time.
Life is fleeting and few have the ability in this world, as did Adina, to fight the indifferent evil that exists in Nature, and come so close to God (Devekut) in her meaningful suffering.
Rachel Mevakeh Al Banehah.
B'Yedidut Chamah V'Ahava,
Shalom,
Rona Shapiro
January 14, 2018
Susan, I am so deeply saddened to learn of your tragic loss. You have brought strength and healing to so many. May You be held and strengthened by everyone you have lifted. Sending love and heart, Rona
January 14, 2018
May the light of Adina's memory and Holiness of her brief journey brighten the darkness of her absence from this world of form and bring comfort unto all that love her.
Bruce Stoliar St.Louis, MO.
Nancy/Steve Weinreich
January 14, 2018
Susan and Jim
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Adina. I remember her in pre school and growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lots of love and strength
Nancy and Steve Weinreich
Scott Emanuel
January 14, 2018
Adina beamed with light, love and laughter. Her authenticity encouraged us all to follow her lead and our lives were made better because we did. Her insights, wit, hugs and bright smile will be missed. She was indeed a blessing to us all. Sending much love and support to her family, friends and far reaching community.
steven puro
January 13, 2018
With great sympathy I write this note to pray that your family keeps all the merit of Adina in your hearts and sacred places. I pray for all the healing powers that Hashem can provide.
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