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VICTOR GELLER Obituary
The Yeshiva University family is saddened by the passing of Victor Geller, z"l, in Talpiot, Jerusalem. Geller graduated from YU High School of Brooklyn (1944), Yeshiva College (1948) and Wurzweiler School of Social Work (1950). He was also a YU honorary degree recipient in 2008. He had a significant presence in the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS), where he was dean of the Community Service Division and director of rabbinic placement. He helped develop new Orthodox congregations throughout the United States and Canada. Upon his retirement he made aliyah with his beloved wife, Hanya, z"l. He wrote "Orthodoxy Awakens: The Belkin Era and Yeshiva University." Heartfelt condolences are extended to his children Sharon Metal (YUHS '67), Deena Porath, Moshe (Maury) and Polly, z"l; his brother Donald; and grandchildren. May the entire family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Yeshiva University Richard M. Joel, President Norman Lamm, President Emeritus
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Linda Haas-Shapira
March 12, 2017
Dear Deena and family,
I was sorry to read about your father's passing in the OU booklet this Shabbat. I remember you all fondly from the Geller Tour I was on in 1963. It was my first time in Israel, where I've been living since 1972. May Hashem comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Marc Zuckerman
March 5, 2017
Mr Geller. I'm a good friend of Don's son. I read about your service in the US Army during WW2 in the book, GI Jews. Thank you for your service to our country. I know you saw combat against the accursed Germans. You are a true hero & patriot. We will never have men like you again. The "Greatest Generation".
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