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LEON CHARNEY Obituary
The Yeshiva University family mourns the passing of Leon H. Charney Esq., an alumnus of Yeshiva College 1960, from which he earned his B.A and B.H.L degrees. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at Yeshiva in 2005. After completing Brooklyn Law School he was appointed to the Bar in 1965. Leon H. Charney served on the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Board of Overseers for 32 years and played a significant role in helping to build the Cardozo capital projects such as its refurbished lobby and the Center for Student life. He also provided scholarship aid for deserving and needy students together with his wife Tzili. They are YU Guardians. World renowned for his role in helping save Jews from the Soviet oppression and bringing them to safety in Israel, Leon also helped bring about the Camp David Peace Accords with Israel and Egypt, serving as a secret advisor to President Jimmy Carter and as the "Backdoor Channel" which has been featured in books he wrote, and a film that was widely acclaimed. President Carter referred to him as "The Unsung Hero of the Camp David Peace Accords." His Sunday afternoon "Leon Charney Report" Talk Shows features fascinating discussions with the top leaders of Israeli and American politics among other matters of current interest. These programs go back over 30 years. His love of Cantorial music was expressed in his serving as a cantor at religious services and performances since he was 20 years old. He and his wife Tzili are "baalei chessed" distinguished philanthropists, with an open hand and warm heart to assist all who needed help. He was honored as Yeshiva College's Distinguished Alumnus in 1977 and is one of YU's foremost successes in the business world in the field of real estate and is listed in the Forbes Five Hundred. May his wife Tzili, his sons Mickey and Nati, his sister Bryna (and Lenny) Dreyer, his nieces and nephews all find comfort among all who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem. Yeshiva University Richard M. Joel, President Norman Lamm, President Emeritus David P. Samson, Chairman, Cardozo Law School Board of Overseers
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Michael Ackerman
April 16, 2016
May you be comforted among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
March 27, 2016
Aso surviving Mr. Charney are his cousins, Mrs. Carol Pinski, (Beitar, Illit) , Mrs. Penina Metal (Penny), Brooklyn, NY and Mrs. Civi Markinson, (Passaic, NJ),daughters of his beloved late aunt, Mrs.Rose Tunis, obm.
His connection and devotion to family cannot be encapsulated into words. He. our beloved "Leiby" will live in our hearts forever!
Penny Tunis Metal
Marsha Frank Kaufman
March 26, 2016
In loving memory of an outstanding humanitarian. It was an honor to have known you. You will be missed! Marsha Frank Kaufman
Ed Fisher
March 25, 2016
A great influence on my professional and personal lives.
Jeffrey Rosengarten
March 25, 2016
Leon Charny has left a huge positive impact on law, real estate, education and most of all Jewish continuity. I am proud to have known him over the years and offer my sincere condolences to his dear wife and family.
Rabbi David Warshaw
March 25, 2016
It was a privilege and honor to work with Leon, A"H, on several major campaigns on behalf of Jewish National Fund and other worthy causes. He was a true friend and trusted adviser.
Patricia
March 24, 2016
May the loving support of family and friends along with prayers and memories, be a source of comfort at this difficult time as Leon R.I.P
Kay Kelly Bogdan
March 23, 2016
Brilliant politician, as well as lawyer, strategist and is you were lucky a wonderful friend.
March 23, 2016
His many gifts of talent and the good he did will be remembered by many. God also keep those who passed on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15. Annie C. Ga.
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