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Michael Robinson Obituary

Rabbi Michael Robinson Our beloved rabbi, Michael Robinson, passed away July 20, 2006 at 12:30 am, surrounded by his family. Reform rabbi for over 50 years, he served at Temple Israel in Westchester, NY, and Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa, CA. He was known as much for his Jewish leadership as for his championing of the causes of peace, justice and the environment. The Funeral Service is scheduled for Sun, July 23 at 10:00 am at the Friedman Center, 4676 Mayette Ave, Santa Rosa. At Rabbi Michael's request, in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Congregation Shomrei Torah for a fund established in his memory, 1717 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa 95405.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2006.

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Martin & Pam Miller-Hessel

July 24, 2006

It has been one of the great honors of our lives that Michael and Ruth chose to call us friends. Rabbi Robinson was a man who always spoke the truth in love and with personal courage. He has left a great legacy of compassion and action for justice and peace in Sonoma County and beyond. He was a powerful guiding force in the Santa Rosa Inter-Faith Ministerial Association, always a man of his word. We can never miss him as much as his family does, but miss him we will.

Abigail (Yarmis) Smith

July 22, 2006

I'm truly so sorry! Rabbi and Ruth have been important parts of my life. Rabbi performed my Bat Mitzvah, Confirmed me and celebrated my wedding! We grew up together. I have thought of you very often over the years and will continue to do so into the future. Love, Abby

Richard J Miranda

July 22, 2006

I'm sorry to hear of this great loss. Rabbi Michael was one of my father's very good friends. I did not know him or much about him but after reading about him this morning, and in considering the three times that I did meet him in person, I must say he was a person whom I would have been pleased and thankful to interact more with. Unfortunately, that was unable to happen and I now realize what I was missing. I can see why he was a good friend of my fathers. My sincere and heart-filled condolences to all those effected by this great loss. God bless, and may you all find a memory of peace to remember Rabbi Michael by.

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