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RABBI SHELDON EPHRAIM ELSTER
On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, RABBI SHELDON EPHRAIM ELSTER of Potomac, MD. Husband of Dr. Shulamith Reich Elster. Father of Jonathan (Gayle) Elster, Elana (Jordan Horvath) Elster and Adam (Kimberly) Elster. Brother of Florence (the late Rabbi William) Berkowitz, Thelma (the late Lee) Linder, Toby (the late Rabbi Seymour) Essrog; brother-in-law of Judy and Jerry Frank. grandfather of Hannah and Madelyn Elster, Paul and Sarah Horvath and Elijah and Samara Elster; special uncle Shel to three generations of nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018, 2 p.m. at B'nai Israel Congregation, 6301 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD. Interment following at B'nai Israel Cemetery, Oxon Hill, MD. Shiva will be observed at the late residence on Thursday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gesher Jewish Day School or to Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001.
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Libi Libner
October 10, 2023
Rabbi Elster met with me years ago in a synagogue in Alexandria, VA where I lived while stationed on Anacostia as a new Naval Officer. He heard me in my time of need. I found this obituary today when I looked him up after remembering his kindness to me. May the light of the Universe find you still, dear Rabbi.
Deborah Cardona
April 14, 2018
Please accept my warmest condolences to Elana and family. I pray for everyone's peace and comfort.
Rose Fluellen
April 13, 2018
Elana,
Your warm hug of comfort was so much appreciated when my mother passed. I am truly sorry I was not present to give you the much needed comfort upon your father's passing as you gave to me. Knowing true comfort comes from the God of Abraham, may HIS words sooth your hearts and give you and your family lasting peace and solace. Job 33:30
Jerry Haber
April 12, 2018
Deepest condolences on the loss of Rabbi Elster. We loved having Rabbi and Dr. Elster serve our Ohio congregation in the sixties. They did so with a blend of brilliance, tenacity and deep spirituality. Personally, their service was part of my own motivation. May Rabbi's memory be a blessing on the lives he has left behind to mourn his loss.
March 31, 2018
Jon,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My mom has kept me posted on your parents, over the years.
Nancy Boorstein
March 29, 2018
Please accept my deepest condolences in this difficult time. My prayers go out to you and your family as we all look forward to the promise in 1 Corinthians 15:26, when we don't have to experience our loved ones dying anymore.
March 29, 2018
Shulamith, sending you lots of love. I remember with great fondness when I'd visit and Shelly would greet me so warmly. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Meyerson
N. S.
March 29, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the Elster family. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you and will strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Psalm 94:17-19
Barry Eisenberg
March 29, 2018
Jon, Elana, Adam - I am sorry to hear of your father's passing -- as I am sure all of your ol' camp friends are.
March 29, 2018
Adam,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Warmest regards, Jay Zimmet
Kim Truitt
March 29, 2018
Adam, sending love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May the happy memories of your dad give you all comfort and peace.
Pete Copeland
March 28, 2018
My Rabbi from the beginning. He will be missed by my family.
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