E.M. Broner

Esther Broner was an inspiration. She emitted a bright vibe of intelligence and curiosity. She had a special light. Her idea of a Feminist Seder was one of her many unique contributions, along with her novels and short stories. I knew her from the Wayne State University English Dept, Detroit, where I studied for several years; and I knew her husband, an inspiring teacher of mine at Monteith College, Wayne State. Bob Broner was a gentle and wise teacher, and a distinguished graphics artist. He could talk about art and art history as an insider who actually knew prominent painters, sculptors, and other print-makers. He introduced his young Detroit students at Monteith College to different styles of painting, lettering, printing, and book arts. During the Passover season, he made an original print for all of his students, "The Sign of the Fish". Such a gift! The Broners attended a party of mine when I was teaching with visiting artist, Sir Tyrone Guthrie, University of Detroit, late 1960s. It was a thrill to see them arriving at my large lower flat at 17597 Stoepel Street, a few steps from Livernois Ave. They lived nearby. How fortunate I was to have intersected with them both. I am sad they are gone, but I have their creative work with me still, and memories. Peace & Blessings to their children.
~ M. Mulvihill, Detroiter (my first 25 yrs.).
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I, very unfortunately, never got to meet Dr. Broner. In fact, I only discovered her writing last year. I am a hospice nurse and an avid reader. When I stumbled across her book "Mornings and Mourning: A Kaddish Journal," I was immediately drawn in. Though not Jewish and not being in a state of acute grieving, her words and her story are and have been helping me to process and name some of my own struggles as a woman. The situations are undeniably different, but the story that Dr. Broner is telling is, in so many respects, my own as well. I want her family to know that her life is continuing to change the lives of complete strangers and that she continues to help people in a truly profound way. I cannot thank her enough for the gift she has given me personally by sharing her story.

I, very unfortunately, never got to meet Dr. Broner. In fact, I only discovered her writing last year. I am a hospice nurse and an avid reader. When I stumbled across her book "Mornings and Mourning: A Kaddish Journal," I was immediately drawn in. Though not Jewish and not being in a state of acute grieving, her words and her story are and have been helping me to process and name some of my own struggles as a woman. The situations are undeniably different, but the story that Dr. Broner is telling is, in so many respects, my own as well. I want her family to know that her life is continuing to change the lives of complete strangers and that she continues to help people in a truly profound way. I cannot thank her enough for the gift she has given me personally by sharing her story.

Please accept my sincere condolences and sincere prayers that go out to the surviving family and friends. May the God of comfort continue to bless you and yours especially after such an untimely loss of a very precious life please accept my deepest sympathies. (2 Cor. 1:2, 3).

aure thoughts and prayers are with the family.

I shared an office with Esther and others at WSU one year in the late '60's. She was very good to her students, well respected by her colleagues, and one terrific person. I was privileged to know her and work with her. Bless her and her family.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

She was truly an "Eshet Chayil." Zichrona l'Vracha.

When I was in graduate school at Wayne State University in Detroit I directed a poetic drama Esther wrote, "Summer is a Foreign Land". It was an inspiring story of a Jewish family. During the course of rehearsals in the small theatre on campus I got to meet Bob and the children. My husband and I felt honored that Esther and Bob came to our wedding.
I have read about her successes through the years and feel honored that I had such a wonderful opportunity to direct her play. My husband and I retired from teaching theatre at California State University in Chico. We both remember her with much love.
Mercedes (Frontera) Gilbert

We give thanks for the gift of her life, her presence among us, and the courage of her voice.May she now rest in the sweetest peace.

I am a womens study student at WSU. I did not know Ms Broner, but I am sure she was a great influence on women and she is looking down on all women and still fighting for her causes in life..God bless the family and may Jehovah give you all the will to go on and be steadfast with the memory of knowing she was a great woman..

Zichronam l'Vracha: May her Memory be a Blessing

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your great loss. I pray that you find comfort in the promise: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

The community of Jewish women have suffered a huge loss.

Peace to the family and friends of
E.M. Broner.

Rest in peace.

hi sorry fo yo lost

I am truly sorry for your lost. In your time of bereavement, know that God assures us that we will see our loved ones again. I’m sure that with the help of our loving Heavenly Father, your family, and friends you will be able to endure this trial. May your memories give you comfort.

T. Gates, GA

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

To the the family of E M Broner - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that ahe will be missed by many.