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JACOB BEHRMAN Obituary
JACOB G. BEHRMAN
On Sunday, September 23, 2012, JACOB G. BEHRMAN of Bethesda, MD. Mr. Behrman was a preeminent Jewish publisher and educator for more than half a century. Beloved father of David (Vicki Weber) Behrman and Rachel (Jeffrey) Sherman. Loving grandfather of Rebecca, Joel and Benjamin Behrman and Aaron, Hannah, Jonathan and Ruth Sherman. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012, 8 a.m. at Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue, 1600 Jonquil St., NW, Washington, DC. Interment following at Ohev Sholom Cemetery, Washington, DC. Shiva will be observed at the home of Rachel and Jeffrey Sherman for the evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jacob Behrman Israel and Holocaust Scholarship Fund, c/o CES JDS or to the B-CC Rescue Squad. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001 (endorsed by the Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington).
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Sonia Goldberg
October 16, 2012
Reading the Death Notice of Jacob Behrman brought back many nostalgic memories. I worked at Behrman House for about 10 years and left in 1954. I considered Jacob and Rita Behrman as close friends. Jacob was a most caring and wonderful boss and a dear friend. My sympathy to the children and grandchildren.
Sonia Goldberger Goldberg
October 4, 2012
I was shocked when I read Jacob's obituary in the NY Times....I was very close to Jacob's sister, Dena.....That is why I knew Jacob. He was a dear man. He was sweet and smart and gentle.
Dena and Jacob were very close brother and sister. Also, I knew Jacob's Mother and his other sister, Martha.
Time goes so fast. I was young when I met the Dena Behrman Bengal and Jacob Behrman. I am sad knowing that Jacob is not among us.
Fondly and Sincerely,
Iris Seitel
Jonathan Sarna
October 2, 2012
Jacob Behrman's legacy lies in the library of books that, thanks to him, saw the light of day. He lives on through Behrman House.
Daniel Bial
September 25, 2012
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Jacob was my father's best friend and made an enormous difference in his life, as he did in so many lives, I'm sure.
Publisher, handyman, adventurer, wit, problem-solver, family man, businessman, eclectic reader--the list could go on and on.
Jacob was one of a kind, no doubt. He'll be greatly missed.
September 24, 2012
We were saddened to learn of the passin of your beloved father. We have fon memories of spending Thanksgiving with all of you at the home of our chidren, Allison & Brad Lerner. May his memory be a blessing for all of you & for Klal Yisrael.
With sympathy,
Diana & Leonard Lerner
Jane West Walsh
September 24, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Behrman family. Please remember that the legacy of your beloved father, grandfather, uncle, colleague and friend Jacob Behrman z'l is the illuminating light of knowledge and understanding that lives on the hearts and minds of countless thousands around the world.
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