MICHAEL MOTL ROSENBUSH

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MICHAEL ROSENBUSH Obituary

MICHAEL (MOTL) ROSENBUSH (Age 77)
On May 31, 2014, Michael (Motl) Rosenbush, cherished husband of Bonnie Kramer, beloved father of Marc Rosenbush, and treasured friend of many. Funeral service on Sunday, June 1, at 5 p.m. at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. Shiva will be observed at the home of Bonnie Kramer on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Monday and Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Kaddish at 7:30 p.m. each evening. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area, (703)734-1017, www.parkinsonfoundation.org.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL ROSENBUSH

10 Entries

Martin Rutte

Yesterday

I've just found out about Michael's passing.
I liked him, I liked him.
I knew him in Toronto.
He was a fine man, a mench.
May his memory be for a Blessing.
Martin Rutte
Prince Edward Island, Canada

Philip Fishl Kutner

May 26, 2022

I'm not sure Motl that you have access to what we say, but you come right in front when I go over my M folder with all the other M Yiddishists. It is as if we are sitting talking about our love for YIddish.

Diana Soper Papageorge

June 20, 2020

This is six years too late and I'm not sure anybody will see this, but I had been googling Motl (Professor Rosenbush to me) as I wondered what happened to him beyond the years I knew him at UNH from 1972-1976. I took an into Russian class my sophomore year which he taught using an amazing curriculum from Harvard which made learning fun and because of Dr. Rosenbush fell in love with the language and culture. It was a small department, I believe only one other part-time professor, so we had small intimate classes - he was the most amazing human being. There was no Russian major so he helped me do a self-designed major and 90 percent of my classes were with him. He'd bring his guitar and we'd sing Russian folk songs, have borscht at his apartment in Dover. He just brough light and joy to everything and particularly my college years and experience of Russian culture. He encouraged me to attend a Slavic Workshop at Indiana University which I did one summer as well as a prequalification exam for the NSA which was held on campus (I went through the process but never got the job). I watched the video of him and it brought a big smile to my face - he was always smiling, happy, encouraging but deeply engaging and intelligent in imparting the soul of the Russian people to us. I will never forget my years with him as my guide. He was one of a kind. So sorry for your loss Marc and Bonnie? He was truly a gift - he lived in the moment and made it moment sparkle.

Yelena Shmulenson

June 6, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Motl's passing. I looked forward to seeing him every year at Yiddish Vokh, and it isn't going to be the same without him. The main thing I remember about him is his wonderful sense of humor. Boruch dayen emes...

Lee Goldberg

June 4, 2014

So sad to hear about the loss of Motl, a tayerer khaver un a liber fraynt. Our deep condolences to Bonnie and Marc.

Leybl (Lee), Baibai, and Esther

Miryem-Khaye Seigel

June 3, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of Motl's passing. I remember him as a very warm and caring person who was deeply dedicated to Yiddish. Koved zayn ondenk -honor his memory.

Hindy Nosek-Abelson

June 1, 2014

"I just received the terrible news. Michael or Motl, as his Toronto Yiddish friends all affectionately called him, will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by myself and everyone here who adored him dearly. He was a cherished member of our family. To me personally he I'll always be the intelligent, talented, dynamic, inspirational human being who whipped out his ukulele at our Yiddish gatherings and led us in sing songs. He was both the life of the party as well as a deep font of knowledge which he eagerly and humbly shared. He enriched all of our lives. I feel privileged to have known him. With love and affection,

June 1, 2014

Bonnie, Sally and I feel deeply sad and hoped that Motl once again would pull through. We knew Motl on both a friendship basis and as an international Yiddish activist. His modesty and willingness to help those of us who are much less knowledgeable was a blessing and the mark of a truly compassionate man.
Fishl Kutner - San Mateo, CA

Theresa Tova

June 1, 2014

Dear Bonnie, I am so saddened to hear of Motl's passing. Be it NY, Washington, Toronto or other places we encountered each other I will never forget his positive spirit and welcoming smile...The Yiddish world has lost a dear friend. Zol er hobn a likhtikn gan eydn.

Roberta Hochberg

June 1, 2014

Bonnie
I knew Michael through John Wetherill. I often would come early so that I could spend time with Michael. He was one of the nicest, friendliest, and positive people I have known. I will miss our chats and think of him often. My deep condolences to you and your family.

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