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Rabbi Joshua R. Simon

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SIMON, Rabbi JOSHUA R.

Passed away on August 7, 2005. Beloved husband of Dr. Miriam Bensimhon; devoted father of Dylan Rafael and Marley Reuven; loving son of Rabbi Matthew and Sara Rubinow Simon; dear brother of Ethan (Sandy Katz) and Elizabeth (LTCOL Jeffrey, USAF) Cowan. Services, Tuesday, August 9, 1 p.m. at New Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Glendale, NY. Donations may be made to the Tikvah Special Needs Program at Camo Ramah, c/o B'Nai Israel Congregation, 6301 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD 20852.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 9, 2005.

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Craig Schneider

August 13, 2005

I am moved beyond words to hear of this tragedy. Please know my thoughts and energies are with you. Josh was a dear soul, and an important part of my, and all, our lives.

Aaron Mackler

August 11, 2005

I was shocked to read an email from the RA about Joshua's tragic death. I wish you strength at this terrible time.

Hamakom yinachem etkhem b'tokh sh'ar aveilei tzion virushalayim.

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