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Homeless college - started with David in 2004. Forever in my heart and mind.

Mara Meyer

I am so very sorry about David. His memory is already a blessing - to so many. Ben

Ben Goren

With hopes that your are able to find some peace and that your memories of David help you remember your joy.

Monica Bridgewater

From Habonim long ago, to BHCBE, our friendship spanned a lifetime. You were one of a kind. RIP David.

Rachael Wax

May his Memory be for Blessing....
TomLambros Bornstein, Portage Park, Chicago

TomLambros Bornstein

Marc and I shared so many things with you over the years, from Chicago Peace Now to all the schools our kids attended together (Gan Yeladim, SSDS, Niles North). You were a vibrant thread that ran through our lives in so many ways, and you radiated humor and a positive energy that will continue to illuminate the world. May all those who love you be consoled.

Lori Lippitz

Dearest Robin & Claude, my Heart goes out to you & I wrap you both in living arms. Bonnie

Bonnie Minkin/Barlevi

Diane and all of David's family: I offer my deepest condolences for your enormous loss. I hope you will find some peace as you remember this amazing man.

Kate Krival

Diane,Maya,Sahar,Itamar and Steiner Family,
He was a beautiful man and encouraged all.
Hobonim-Dror
Jen Okin

Rev. Geffen Jen Okin

I only met David a short time ago, but in that brief time that we really connected. David was giving always thinking about what he could do to make our world a better place for the poor. David attended Shabbat service with us and read Torah. When I got the news of his passing, my heart was broken. David will be greatly missed.

Capers Funnye

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. David was a wonderful customer of Jack's Restaurant for many years. I am so saddened by this. The family will be in my prayers. Thinking fondly of you , Diane.

Marlene Guffey

I am very sad and shocked about David's passing. I wwas in David's doctoral group, and I got to know him through those 5 years. We did projects together, and had many discussions about what a true democratic education would look like. He never let go of his visions.

Coincidentally, I also teach at Niles North. But I've never had any of his children. Yet every open house, David made a point to stop by my class room and say hi. Many mornings, when I saw him dropping off Sahar at school, he would always roll down his window and say hi from the car. He is such a memorable guy, and...please let me say...an absolute genius whose mind worked in such an amazing way. Always with Cubs on his mind, his ideas were pure philosophy mixed with realism. He never accepted defeat. He strove for peace. He mediated. He was a winner in the truest sense of the word.

I was not good friends with him, and I never had Sahar or Itimar as students. But when I heard of this tragic accident, I felt compelled to write. That's the sign of someone who truly made a difference in people's lives around the world--when you feel the need to express your feelings about someone when you admittedly don't know him that well. We can all only wish we could be like David. His passing is a true shock and I can only offer my sincerest and deep felt condolences to his family.



Brad Greenspan

I am a a loss for words. To lose one's beloved son is a most tragic loss. Please accept our deepest condolenses. Prayers and healing light being sent to your whole family.

Donna Allgaier-Lamberti

I am very sad sorry for you loss my friend David one of the best friend I going to miss you Rest In Peace

Miguel Guijosa

We are so sorry for this tragic loss. We mourn e David's passing but his life and memories will stay with us in our hearts. We both are with you in these times. We fell the pain and loss and offer our deepest condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace.

Larry Shapiro

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May the LORD bless you and guard you â??

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(YevhārÄ?kh-khā Adhōnāy veyishmerÄ?khā ...)

May the LORD make His face shed light upon you and be gracious unto you â??

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("YāʾÄ?r Adhōnāy pānāw Ä?lekhā viḥunnékkā ...)

May the LORD lift up His face unto you and give you peace â??

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("Yissā Adhōnāy pānāw Ä?lekhā viyāsÄ?m lekhā shālōm.")

Ed Sacks

David you are an inspiration and always will be. May the memories of the good deeds you did in your lifetime sustain all friends and family grieving your loss now and forever.

Ilana Strubel

David gave me unique opportunities to expand my Israeli song repertoire in meaningful ways. I miss his friendship, enthusiasm and beautiful heart. He was also a Hebrew teacher to my daughter. She misses him very much.

Laura Burk

My deepest condolences to the family. I already miss David. A true friend for most of my life. His influence and the results of his great deeds will live on.
I wish I could be there to celebrate the great and positive life of my dear friend David.
All my love,
Miriama

Miriama Broady

Kampala Uganda

Alex Gumisiriza

My condolences to the whole family. I haven't seen David in years but remember him so well from your years together in Habonim. I'll never forget his stories about delivering cows at Antioch.

Michael Cohen

Through the years David and I would get together and talk about anything and everything. We were point and counter point to each other as business partners and friends. We had lively discussions about marriage, politics, and investing, and we both supported each other through separation, divorce, and our continuing education along with the various jobs we had. I hired David once as a multimedia developer, and years later he helped me get a teaching position at Columbia College, we had each other's backs when needed. We lost touch from time to time, but David was always easy to find and follow. When my wife had cancer and surgery, he called numerous times offering to help out, and although I never took him up on it, we did play catch up and our conversations lifted my spirits. When I found out about this tragedy, I wrote a quick comment on Facebook, but wanted the chance to express my condolences to his family and those that loved him. He was a great friend, and his spirit will be missed.

Bryan Libbin

I met David several years ago when I was Director of Education at BHCBE in Wilmette and we were in search of a teacher for our Hebrew High. David fit the bill, as he was a dynamic, compassionate and creative teacher; his genuine passion for Jewish education and for Israel was felt by all he taught. His move to LA was a loss for us in Chicago, & his tragic untimely death was a loss for his family, his friends, his students of ALL ages, and for all who knew him and loved him.

Marshall Kupchan