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BORIS V. SHEKHTMAN
On Saturday, March 18, 2017, BORIS V. SHEKHTMAN of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Enna Dubrovsky. Devoted father of Eugene Shekhtman and Dimitri Dubrovsky. Dear brother of Semyon (Frida) Shekhtman. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 1 p.m. at TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 254 Carroll St., NW, Washington, DC, 202-541-1001. Interment following at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, Clarksburg, MD. Gatherring afterward will be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for BORIS SHEKHTMAN
March 27, 2017
Dear Innochka,
We have just learned about Boris's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband. Boris was a wonderful, respectable person, full of strength and goodness, kindness and compassion. He will be missed very much for all of us.
All our thoughts are with you, Eugene, Dmitry and family.
Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do for you during this very difficult time.
Your friends,
Vladimir and Sophia Goldgor
(347) 946-5144
Natashaa Lord
March 23, 2017
I have known Boris since 1982 as a colleague and friend. He was a genuine trailblazer in foreijoy to be gn language teaching, caring not only about what bits of language his students had acquired, but also focusing on how to help them effectively use their language in face t o face communication with native speakers. His belief that an instructor is responsible a student's proficiency, spurred him to come up with his Rules of Communication and eventually his own method of teaching. He continued to learn from his student's challenges and pass along the findings to the broader foreign language teaching community through his writings.
The full significance of his contribution to the field probably won't be understood for quite some time because he was so far ahead of most of us.
It was an honor to work with him on and off since 1982, most recently, just last year as he pushed himself mercilessly to complete what he must have believed would be his last written work.
It was also a joy to be his friend because Boris had the marvelous capacity of holding on to old friendships while constantly acquiring new friends.
I sincerely hope that Inna, Eugene and Dimitry will be comforted by the knowledge that along with them there are many who will never forget Boris' immense talents, capacity for work, zest for life and greatness of heart.
Natasha Lord
March 22, 2017
I have known Boris since 1982 as a colleague and friend. He was a genuine trailblazer in foreijoy to be gn language teaching, caring not only about what bits of language his students had acquired, but also focusing on how to help them effectively use their language in face t o face communication with native speakers. His belief that an instructor is responsible a student's proficiency, spurred him to come up with his Rules of Communication and eventually his own method of teaching. He continued to learn from his student's challenges and pass along the findings to the broader foreign language teaching community through his writings.
The full significance of his contribution to the field probably won't be understood for quite some time because he was so far ahead of most of us.
It was an honor to work with him on and off since 1982, most recently, just last year as he pushed himself mercilessly to complete what he must have believed would be his last written work.
It was also a joy to be his friend because Boris had the marvelous capacity of holding on to old friendships while constantly acquiring new friends.
I sincerely hope that Inna, Eugene and Dimitry will be comforted by the knowledge that along with them there are many who will never forget Boris' immense talents, capacity for work, zest for life and greatness of heart
March 22, 2017
Dear Inna , I am so sorry for your loss
Looking back over 3 years working together how many fond memories I have of you Boris, you were a genius. Thank you for being in my life.
Sveta Prudnikova
Svetlana Sibrina
March 22, 2017
My dearest Boris,
You are a guiding light, a force for good, spreading joy where ever you went! In the presence of your sparkling talent, great wise heart, charming and infectious optimism, and limitless devotion to your craft, you caused even the smallest spark to flame.
My soul weeps. But I know without a doubt that your selfless legacy will live on and continue to bring benefit and joy to others.
Deep bow for you!
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Mary Ellen "Masha" Monahan
March 21, 2017
Dear Enna and family,
I feel lucky to have been one of Boris's students. He was an exceptional teacher generous, encouraging, and of course had that great sense of humor. I look back fondly on our time together.
Benjamin Rifkin
March 21, 2017
I knew Boris professionally: He was an extraordinary scholar studying the theory and practice of foreign language learning and teaching especially at higher levels of acquisition. His work was and remains inspiring to me and to countless other scholars around the world. His body of work constitutes an enormous contribution to the fields of second language acquisition and foreign language teaching methodology. I personally was blessed to have met and worked with him in several contexts, to have seen him "in action," and to have gotten to know him. Boris was a mensch - he cared for and mentored younger scholars and teachers just as much as he cared for and mentored all the students lucky enough to have him as their teacher. Rest in Peace, Boris. Thank you for all you've given us. The world is a better place because of you.
Betty Lou Leaver
March 21, 2017
Remembering all the precious moments at your home, the friendship that took us into the unexplored areas in our profession, and the efforts and success in our co-authoring endeavors. A life that was worth living -- for you and for your friends.
Svetlana Sibrina
March 21, 2017
Dear Boris, you will always be in my heart!
Rocio Txabarriaga
March 20, 2017
We were very fortunate to have published a few of Boris's wonderful books. His legacy will endure. Our deepest sympathy to Boris's family and all who knew him.
Victoria Rimar
March 20, 2017
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of Boris. Please accept our deepest condolences. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed.
Love,
Nonna, Paul, Victoria, Gala, Inga, Bella and Alex
Harold Goodman
March 20, 2017
Boris
You were my teacher, my friend. You were the most amazing, loving, generous chelovyek, yevrei, mentsch.
borukh dayan emes.
Denise O'Reilly
March 20, 2017
To Gene & Family - Sincere condolences on your loss. Our prayers are with you and your friends & colleagues are here for you. From Denise & the Staff of InterMedia, Washington DC.
Lana Shekhtman
March 20, 2017
My dear uncle Boris. The world feels empty without you in it. I will miss you so much.
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