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for Moshe Cotel
Debbie McKelvey
October 22, 2020
Thinking of you today, Aliya!❤
Marcia & Aaron Naveh
November 8, 2008
to Aliya, Orli & Sivan:
We were very saddened to have found out about Moshe's untimely death.
Reading of his many accomplishments, we were astounded of how much we did know. It is a testament to his humbleness and integrity.
In the Jewish tradition, when a person passes away he does not take leave of this world for so much of himself is left with the people included in his sphere of influence. His sphere was indeed large and he will be sorely missed.
Sophie Bernhardt
November 7, 2008
Aliya, Orli and Sivan,
I am so, so sorry to hear the news. I'm thinking of you and wishing I was closerby to give my support in person.
love,
Sherry Boyar
November 5, 2008
To Aliyah and the Cheskis-Cotel family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Moshe.
Sherry, David and Cooper Boyar
Debbie McKelvey
November 3, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. The Cheskis-Cotel families are in my thoughts and prayers. My hope is that memories... of happy, intense, funny, loving, extraordinary and everyday moments... will bring comfort to each of you who loved Moshe and now miss him so. May time bring you peace. With love and in great sadness, Debbie McKelvey
Hirshel Jaffe
November 1, 2008
The congregation of Temple Beth David is deeply saddened by the loss of a vibrant Rabbi who served us with great distinction. May the memory of Rabbi Moshe Cotel be for an everlasting blessing..May God comfort you with the rest of the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem ..With Blesing ...Rabbi Hirshel Jaffe
Joan Ross
November 1, 2008
I knew Rabbi Cotel when he was a part time rabbi for Congregation Beth David in Amenia NY.
He always loved nature and enjoyed passing by the horse farms near our home which he found so beautiful and tranquil
My condolences to his family on his sudden passing
Joan Ross
Blythe Olshan-findley
October 31, 2008
Aliyah,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I hope you know how many people have been affected by your loss. Be strong.
Blythe Olshan-Findley
Fran Assa
October 31, 2008
Dear Aliya. This was shocking. I am so very sorry. I wish you and your children strength and peace. Love, Fran and Yakov Assa
Janet Kolodner
October 30, 2008
Aliya -- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We have not been in touch for more than 30 years, I think, though I have thought of you many times and wondered how you were doing when I have seen Moshe's name or yours in the news. May Moshe's memory be a blessing. I know how hard it is; I lost my Mike 3 years ago. The memories are wonderful; the pain and loneliness subside, but they don't completely go away. Perhaps we will have a chance to catch up sometime soon. Hamakom yenachem etchem.
Arlene Michaels Miller
October 30, 2008
Aliya, Orli, and Sivan, our deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family for this enormous loss. We loved his wonderful Chronicles and were so pleased about your national success. Our thoughts are with you. May his memory be a blessing. Love, Arlene, Larry, Becca & Seth Miller, and Lillian Michaels
Paul & Adele Fingerman
October 30, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies.
Paul & Adele
Amir Vardi
October 30, 2008
Dear Aliya, Orly and Sivan,
Kathy and I are in shock and very saddened at the untimely passing of Moshe. He was a wonderful person, a great friend and a proud father and husband.
We will forever miss him.
Amir and Kathy
Brooklyn, NY
Hannah Benson
October 30, 2008
Aliya- We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you during these sad days. Baruch Dayan Emet.
Jake Braun
October 30, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to the Cheskis-Cotel family.
Melodie & Sherman Rosenfeld
October 30, 2008
Baruch Dayan Emet. Aliyah, we share in your deep sorrow and send you our warmest hugs. We have lost the opportunity of ever meeting Moshe, but have known of his incredible uniqueness for years. We cannot begin to imagine your and our loss.
With much love,
sebagabo moses
October 30, 2008
Friends,iam so touched with our beloved rabbi Moshe Cotel's pasing.I remember him when he came to Uganda to convert us (Abayudaya community) with other rabbis in 2002.He was among the Bait Din.May his soul be bound together with the souls of the righteous people in Israel.Moses Sebagabo Abayudaya congregation,P.O BOX,225 Mbale Uganda.
Judy Holtzer Knopf
October 30, 2008
My most sincere condolences to the entire Cheskis-Cotel extended family. May you know no more sorrow.
harriet lidror
October 30, 2008
Dear Aliya,
It seems that all our contact recently has been due to the sudden death of our loved ones or those close to us. I am sure you have beautiful memories which will help you be strong in spite of the difficulty.
Harriet
Bruce Arbit
October 29, 2008
Aliya - I am so sorry for your loss.
Tiheye Zichro Baruch. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.
Cynthia Saltzman
October 29, 2008
We were so shocked to hear of Moshe Cotel's untimely death. We have fond memories of Moshe, his musical talent, quest for spiritual growth, and how beloved he was by his family. We send our deepest condolences to Aliya and the rest of the family.
Cynthia Saltzman and Perry Dane
Ann Cherlow
October 29, 2008
Dear Aliya,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What an unbelievable loss for you and for the world!
Love,
Ann and Jay Cherlow
Kathleen Hetrick
October 28, 2008
I am thankful that Moshe was able to share his insights and his wonderful musical talent to many people across the nation and the world. I was glad to have the opportunity to see him perform in Seattle a few months ago. I will be forever grateful to have met him in person, even though it would only be once. My condolences to his family and friends.
anne Manasse
October 28, 2008
Rabbi Moshe brought joy and excitement to our community in Erie,PA as he shared his program; A Jewish Life at the Piano. We will always remember his spiritual performance and their enthusiasm for what they were doing. Aliya, May his memory be for a blessing.
Anne Manasse
Jane Paznik-Bondarin
October 28, 2008
Besides the smiling face across from me at the seder table each year, as he told some wonderful story that added to our understanding of the night or as he raised an arm and sang out "hey" as we sang after him, what I will remember most about Moshe, is that he was a man who became happier in the years I knew him. I watched this over the years of our families' friendship. He made decisions about changing his life, and he took more and more enjoyment in his life as he fulfilled his promises to himself. It was a pleasure to observe, and it is a lasting gift of friendship I hope I can emulate in my own life. I will also remember how he loved his wife and children, how he was always concerned for me and my family, and how his stillness calmed everyone near him. I miss him already.
Leslie Weinberg
October 28, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the entire Cotel family. I am so sorry for your loss. With Love,
Tania Freeman
October 28, 2008
My deepest condolences to you and your family Aliya. Please let me know if I can be of assistance in any way.
I know your faith will sustain you.
Jane Rubinsky
October 28, 2008
With enormous sadness, I mourn the loss of someone I have considered a friend and an inspiration since a black-and-white cat first introduced us ten years ago. It was a privilege to get to know Moshe and write two articles about him, and I extend my deepest sympathy to his family.
Ariella Cheskis-Gold
October 28, 2008
Moshe was always willing to teach me something, whether it was music related or related to Judaism. He helped me prepare for my bat-mitzvah and was one of many that made my bat mitzvah more than just a ceremony in a synagogue. In high school, I spent 3 weeks living with Moshe and Aliya. I would remember coming back from summer classes to hear Moshe playing the piano. It would always bring a smile to my face.
Through his teachings and his music, he will live on.
Ariella Cheskis-Gold
Ken Sauer
October 28, 2008
A tremendous and unfortunate loss. His talent was remarkable. He was a wonderful family man. He will be missed but NOT forgotten.
All my love to the family.
Ken
Varda Cheskis-Sauer
October 28, 2008
It is with great sadness that I mourn the passing of my beloved, talented and funny brother-in-law. His sense of humor was one-of-a-kind and always in the best of taste. His passing is a great loss to our family ~ Varda, Ken, Elana & Mark, Adam, and Aviva
Barry Etra
October 28, 2008
Moshe was a nice fellow, extremely talented, with an air of calm about him that few others could claim. I will miss him.
Barry Etra
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