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Thank you for all your heart warming messages. These messeges have been approved by the senders to be posted here in Memory of Paula:
Thank you for all your heart warming messages. These messeges have been approved by the senders to be posted here in Memory of Paula:
The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) mourns the passing of our dedicated leader, long-time supporter, and dear friend, Paula Edelstein, Z”L, following a long and brave battle with illness.
The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) mourns the passing of our dedicated leader, long-time supporter, and dear friend, Paula Edelstein, Z”L, following a long and brave battle with illness.
Paula was an advocate and pioneer for Reform Judaism, serving on the boards of many influential global Jewish and Israeli organizations. In addition to her roles as member of the WUPJ Executive Board and Management Committee, and boards of Netzer Olami and Tamar Olami, Paula served: Chair of the IMPJ Executive Board, Executive Director of ARZENU the International Federation of Reform Zionist movements, Chair of the Steering Committee of the Israel Religious Action Center, Chair of the IMPJ Keren B’Kavod Humanitarian Fund, Member of the Executive of the WZO, Chair of the Israel Department of the Jewish Agency, Chair of the Aliyah Department of the Jewish Agency and World Zionist Organization.
Paula was an advocate and pioneer for Reform Judaism, serving on the boards of many influential global Jewish and Israeli organizations. In addition to her roles as member of the WUPJ Executive Board and Management Committee, and boards of Netzer Olami and Tamar Olami, Paula served: Chair of the IMPJ Executive Board, Executive Director of ARZENU the International Federation of Reform Zionist movements, Chair of the Steering Committee of the Israel Religious Action Center, Chair of the IMPJ Keren B’Kavod Humanitarian Fund, Member of the Executive of the WZO, Chair of the Israel Department of the Jewish Agency, Chair of the Aliyah Department of the Jewish Agency and World Zionist Organization.
We extend our deepest condolences to Don, Paula’s life partner, her sons Joey and Kobi and their spouses Zahava and Irit, to her brothers Mark and Sam, their seven grandchildren, and to the whole family.
We extend our deepest condolences to Don, Paula’s life partner, her sons Joey and Kobi and their spouses Zahava and Irit, to her brothers Mark and Sam, their seven grandchildren, and to the whole family.
And we will continue to memorialize the impact of Paula’s blessed work across our global Movement - in Israel, the US, and elsewhere - for years to come.
And we will continue to memorialize the impact of Paula’s blessed work across our global Movement - in Israel, the US, and elsewhere - for years to come.
May her memory be for a blessing.
May her memory be for a blessing.
Rabbi Sergio Bergman, President, WUPJ
Rabbi Sergio Bergman, President, WUPJ
Carole Sterling, Chair, WUPJ
Carole Sterling, Chair, WUPJ
משפחתה של פאולה
משפחתה של פאולה
זכיתי לשרת יחד עם פאולה בהסתדרות הציונית ובסוכנות היהודית.
זכיתי לשרת יחד עם פאולה בהסתדרות הציונית ובסוכנות היהודית.
ראיתיה תורמת לעיצובה של החברה הישראלית, בונה גשרים בין יהודי התפוצות וישראל, מנהיגה את התנועה הרפורמית במוסדות הלאומיים, ונאבקת למען שוויון זכויות לאדם ולתנועה.
ראיתיה תורמת לעיצובה של החברה הישראלית, בונה גשרים בין יהודי התפוצות וישראל, מנהיגה את התנועה הרפורמית במוסדות הלאומיים, ונאבקת למען שוויון זכויות לאדם ולתנועה.
היא הייתה לי עמיתה עניינית, תקיפה, מכבדת והגונה.
היא הייתה לי עמיתה עניינית, תקיפה, מכבדת והגונה.
מקווה שתזכו למצוא נחמה בהמשך דרכה ופועלה של פאולה לבניינה של חברת מופת בישראל.
מקווה שתזכו למצוא נחמה בהמשך דרכה ופועלה של פאולה לבניינה של חברת מופת בישראל.
סלי מרידור
סלי מרידור
Don, Kobi, Joey, family, shalom in sadness
Don, Kobi, Joey, family, shalom in sadness
Thank you for including me in the distribution of your sad news. It was less of a shock than a blow to the psyche as her illness was known.
Thank you for including me in the distribution of your sad news. It was less of a shock than a blow to the psyche as her illness was known.
Paula was a friend, mentor, leader, exemplar and so much more. My time with her was more professional than personal. We prayed together at Har-El, politicked together basically all over the country in tow with the Sochnut and discussed Reform Zionist politics as Mercaz Shimshon grew next to Beit Shmuel. Don, the children and later grandchildren were never far from her mind. Even after she “retired” from the Jewish Agency her contributions to Reform/Progressive Judaism in Israel are indelible. Dinner at Dalya and Naftali’s erev shabbat was the high point of most recent trips to Israel. So much will have changed when we get together again.
Paula was a friend, mentor, leader, exemplar and so much more. My time with her was more professional than personal. We prayed together at Har-El, politicked together basically all over the country in tow with the Sochnut and discussed Reform Zionist politics as Mercaz Shimshon grew next to Beit Shmuel. Don, the children and later grandchildren were never far from her mind. Even after she “retired” from the Jewish Agency her contributions to Reform/Progressive Judaism in Israel are indelible. Dinner at Dalya and Naftali’s erev shabbat was the high point of most recent trips to Israel. So much will have changed when we get together again.
From the US side, each time Minnesota was part of the conversation, and of late that has been quite often, it brought Paula to mind.
From the US side, each time Minnesota was part of the conversation, and of late that has been quite often, it brought Paula to mind.
We will be watching for the Zoom information.
We will be watching for the Zoom information.
Paula Edelstein’s name will always be recalled and will always serve as a blessing to us all.
Paula Edelstein’s name will always be recalled and will always serve as a blessing to us all.
המקום יןחם אתכםב בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
המקום יןחם אתכםב בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
In sadness, with Shabbat Zion Greetings and love,
In sadness, with Shabbat Zion Greetings and love,
We are sad to inform you that our beloved Mom/Wife Paula passed away last night.
We are sad to inform you that our beloved Mom/Wife Paula passed away last night.
William D. Hess
William D. Hess
Dear Edelstein's
Dear Edelstein's
Our family was Elliot, Debby, and Ari in 1972 when we met the Edelsteins, who were then Don, Paula, and Joey. Both boys were 3 years old. We and other Americans who had moved to Israel during that time, and lived in the Bet Hakerem neighborhood of Jerusalem, became very close friends. These friendships have endured over the many years until now, and include our later-born boys (our Ethan and their Kobi), and our children’s wives and their children. Debby and I think of us as an extended adopted family, and I’m sure Paula did and Don does as well. There are other families in this network, particularly the Farkases and Landaus.
Our family was Elliot, Debby, and Ari in 1972 when we met the Edelsteins, who were then Don, Paula, and Joey. Both boys were 3 years old. We and other Americans who had moved to Israel during that time, and lived in the Bet Hakerem neighborhood of Jerusalem, became very close friends. These friendships have endured over the many years until now, and include our later-born boys (our Ethan and their Kobi), and our children’s wives and their children. Debby and I think of us as an extended adopted family, and I’m sure Paula did and Don does as well. There are other families in this network, particularly the Farkases and Landaus.
So we moved through the stages of adult life together, difficult pregnancies and deliveries, challenges of setting up housekeeping in a new country, children going up, career development, various economic and political crises, wars, marrying off our children, becoming grandparents, retiring more or less from our day jobs, illnesses and infirmities, and now, unfortunately, our beloved Paula has passed through last stage of her life. We made a video on her last birthday; the link is https://drive.google.com/file/d/14FJXtCnYnEEix39rz7b9Zg9Eyk0MRMw5/view?usp=sharing
So we moved through the stages of adult life together, difficult pregnancies and deliveries, challenges of setting up housekeeping in a new country, children going up, career development, various economic and political crises, wars, marrying off our children, becoming grandparents, retiring more or less from our day jobs, illnesses and infirmities, and now, unfortunately, our beloved Paula has passed through last stage of her life. We made a video on her last birthday; the link is https://drive.google.com/file/d/14FJXtCnYnEEix39rz7b9Zg9Eyk0MRMw5/view?usp=sharing
Paula, more than any of us, was a superstar of interpersonal relationships. She was a tireless and devoted member of many movements, a devoted Reform (Progressive) Jew, a feminist, a Zionist, and she served each of them as an outstanding and tireless leader. She held a dazzling number of positions in her religious and political life, including her most distinguished leadership position, at the ministerial level of the Jewish Agency, where she was Chief of the Aliya Department (Immigration) for several years, and devoted a great deal of time and energy during the decade of the 2000s on developing aid and encouragement for Jewish communities in distress, particularly in the former Soviet Union, where she traveled repeatedly. As someone said at her eulogy, she was the first woman Department Chief at the Jewish Agency since Golda Meir. She served on the Executive Board of the World Union of Progressive Judaism, as Executive Director of ARZENU the International Federation of Reform Zionist movements, Chair of the Steering Committee of the Israel Religious Action Center, and Member of the Executive of the World Zionist Organization (WZO).
Paula, more than any of us, was a superstar of interpersonal relationships. She was a tireless and devoted member of many movements, a devoted Reform (Progressive) Jew, a feminist, a Zionist, and she served each of them as an outstanding and tireless leader. She held a dazzling number of positions in her religious and political life, including her most distinguished leadership position, at the ministerial level of the Jewish Agency, where she was Chief of the Aliya Department (Immigration) for several years, and devoted a great deal of time and energy during the decade of the 2000s on developing aid and encouragement for Jewish communities in distress, particularly in the former Soviet Union, where she traveled repeatedly. As someone said at her eulogy, she was the first woman Department Chief at the Jewish Agency since Golda Meir. She served on the Executive Board of the World Union of Progressive Judaism, as Executive Director of ARZENU the International Federation of Reform Zionist movements, Chair of the Steering Committee of the Israel Religious Action Center, and Member of the Executive of the World Zionist Organization (WZO).
The malignancy that eventually claimed her went on for several years; she suffered stoically and determinedly. Last year a new treatment for her disorder entered clinical use, but it was limited to patients with a particular genetic change in the malignancy, which she had, and to Americans, which she was. However, it also required that the patient be treated by an American doctor, and it was exceedingly expensive. Paula’s network went to work on this, including her doctor in Israel (Dr. Neta Goldschmidt), her family, and her friends. Eventually she became enrolled as a patient of a doctor in the US who undertook to work with Dr. Goldschmidt, and medications were sent to Chicago. At no cost to the patient. For the first doses, her great-nephew Itzik flew to the US, met me at the airport, and flew right back, to deliver the medicine promptly. Further doses were sent to Ethan in Massachusetts, who shipped them to Israel. The treatment appeared to work quite well for several months, but gradually the malignant condition become resistant. We’re glad for whatever life Paula had, a woman of virtue and courage, a devoted mother, grandmother, relative, and friend, and an exemplar of Jewish womanhood.
The malignancy that eventually claimed her went on for several years; she suffered stoically and determinedly. Last year a new treatment for her disorder entered clinical use, but it was limited to patients with a particular genetic change in the malignancy, which she had, and to Americans, which she was. However, it also required that the patient be treated by an American doctor, and it was exceedingly expensive. Paula’s network went to work on this, including her doctor in Israel (Dr. Neta Goldschmidt), her family, and her friends. Eventually she became enrolled as a patient of a doctor in the US who undertook to work with Dr. Goldschmidt, and medications were sent to Chicago. At no cost to the patient. For the first doses, her great-nephew Itzik flew to the US, met me at the airport, and flew right back, to deliver the medicine promptly. Further doses were sent to Ethan in Massachusetts, who shipped them to Israel. The treatment appeared to work quite well for several months, but gradually the malignant condition become resistant. We’re glad for whatever life Paula had, a woman of virtue and courage, a devoted mother, grandmother, relative, and friend, and an exemplar of Jewish womanhood.
Elliot & Debby Gershon
Elliot & Debby Gershon
Cindi and I want to express our deep sorrow at the passing of Paula. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Hard to think of Israel without thinking of her and her beautiful family.. We remember our visits and the special attention she gave to us. We remember her visits here to Minnesota and how she never aged. Her smiling face will always be remembered. Please know that our heartfelt prayers are with her family. Her spirit will be with us forever.
Cindi and I want to express our deep sorrow at the passing of Paula. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Hard to think of Israel without thinking of her and her beautiful family.. We remember our visits and the special attention she gave to us. We remember her visits here to Minnesota and how she never aged. Her smiling face will always be remembered. Please know that our heartfelt prayers are with her family. Her spirit will be with us forever.
Love Cindi and Harold Goldfine
Love Cindi and Harold Goldfine
פאולה – חברתי, שותפתי לדרך, מנהיגתי – מזה כעשרים שנה.
פאולה – חברתי, שותפתי לדרך, מנהיגתי – מזה כעשרים שנה.
עם לכתה של פאולה - אבדתי חברה, שותפה לדרך, מנהיגה.
עם לכתה של פאולה - אבדתי חברה, שותפה לדרך, מנהיגה.
זכיתי שפאולה כיהנה כיושבת ראש התנועה הרפורמית בישראל בשנים בהן כיהנתי כמנכ"ל התנועה.
זכיתי שפאולה כיהנה כיושבת ראש התנועה הרפורמית בישראל בשנים בהן כיהנתי כמנכ"ל התנועה.
פאולה, בקסם אישיותה, בחכמת דבריה, בניסיונה הרב, במנהיגותה הבולטת – ידעה לכוון, לתמוך ולסייע – בבחירת הדרך, בארגון, בהובלת התהליכים ובקבלת ההחלטות.
פאולה, בקסם אישיותה, בחכמת דבריה, בניסיונה הרב, במנהיגותה הבולטת – ידעה לכוון, לתמוך ולסייע – בבחירת הדרך, בארגון, בהובלת התהליכים ובקבלת ההחלטות.
בשקט המאפיין אותה ידעה פאולה תמיד לומר אמירות ברורות, להתגבר על התנגדויות, לחפש פתרונות, להגיע לתוצאות.
בשקט המאפיין אותה ידעה פאולה תמיד לומר אמירות ברורות, להתגבר על התנגדויות, לחפש פתרונות, להגיע לתוצאות.
ותמיד אופטימית. גם ברגעי המשבר.
ותמיד אופטימית. גם ברגעי המשבר.
ואני זכיתי.
ואני זכיתי.
רבים הזכרונות – אך אתמקד ברגע אחד בו ידעה פאולה לקבל החלטה ברורה: חלמנו במשך תקופה ארוכה ויזמנו את הקמת המכינה הקדם צבאית של התנועה הרפורמית. ישיבות תכנון רבות, התייעצויות, קבלת החלטות של מוסדות התנועה, אישורי משרד החינוך, קבלת מכסת דחיית גיוס ועוד. ואז נרשמו רק 6 משתתפים למחזור הראשון. עמדנו ברגע של החלטה: האם מתחילים או דוחים את פתיחת המכינה? החלטה מנהיגותית קשה. ופאולה, בתפקידה כיו"ר התנועה, תמכה וגבתה את ההחלטה: מקימים. מתחילים. המכינה הקדם צבאית של התנועה הרפורמית, המכינה ביפו, יצאה לדרך. שישה במחזור הראשון. היום: כ - 80 חניכים בשתי השלוחות של המכינה בכל מחזור. עתה, לאחר חמישה עשר מחזורים, אנו יודעים: יש מאות בוגרים – המכינה הגשימה את חלומנו. בלי תמיכתה של פאולה – לא היה המפעל החשוב הזה קם.
רבים הזכרונות – אך אתמקד ברגע אחד בו ידעה פאולה לקבל החלטה ברורה: חלמנו במשך תקופה ארוכה ויזמנו את הקמת המכינה הקדם צבאית של התנועה הרפורמית. ישיבות תכנון רבות, התייעצויות, קבלת החלטות של מוסדות התנועה, אישורי משרד החינוך, קבלת מכסת דחיית גיוס ועוד. ואז נרשמו רק 6 משתתפים למחזור הראשון. עמדנו ברגע של החלטה: האם מתחילים או דוחים את פתיחת המכינה? החלטה מנהיגותית קשה. ופאולה, בתפקידה כיו"ר התנועה, תמכה וגבתה את ההחלטה: מקימים. מתחילים. המכינה הקדם צבאית של התנועה הרפורמית, המכינה ביפו, יצאה לדרך. שישה במחזור הראשון. היום: כ - 80 חניכים בשתי השלוחות של המכינה בכל מחזור. עתה, לאחר חמישה עשר מחזורים, אנו יודעים: יש מאות בוגרים – המכינה הגשימה את חלומנו. בלי תמיכתה של פאולה – לא היה המפעל החשוב הזה קם.
זו רק דוגמא אחת למנהיגותה של פאולה ותרומתה לתנועה הרפורמית.
זו רק דוגמא אחת למנהיגותה של פאולה ותרומתה לתנועה הרפורמית.
ומאז הכרנו ועד פרידתנו – הקשר האישי החם נשמר. שיחות, פגישות, התעדכנות בחיי התנועה, עליות וירידות במצבה הבריאותי, אופטימית גם בשיחתנו האחרונה מבית החולים, בה עדכנה אותי פאולה על תרופה ניסיונית שהיא אמורה לקבל. תקווה שנכזבה.
ומאז הכרנו ועד פרידתנו – הקשר האישי החם נשמר. שיחות, פגישות, התעדכנות בחיי התנועה, עליות וירידות במצבה הבריאותי, אופטימית גם בשיחתנו האחרונה מבית החולים, בה עדכנה אותי פאולה על תרופה ניסיונית שהיא אמורה לקבל. תקווה שנכזבה.
פאולה כבר חסרה לי מאד.
פאולה כבר חסרה לי מאד.
אירי קסל
אירי קסל
Dear Don and Family,
Dear Don and Family,
Words can’t express the sadness I feel upon hearing the news about Paula z”l. I was lucky to have known Paula since the mid-90s both because of my work in the JAFI Israel Department when Paula was co-Chair and also as a lay volunteer in the IMPJ since around the same time-and since 2014 as a professional in the IMPJ.
Words can’t express the sadness I feel upon hearing the news about Paula z”l. I was lucky to have known Paula since the mid-90s both because of my work in the JAFI Israel Department when Paula was co-Chair and also as a lay volunteer in the IMPJ since around the same time-and since 2014 as a professional in the IMPJ.
Paula was loved deeply by everyone around her because we always knew that she was doing what she did out of authentic ideological passion and not for personal or political gain. When I was on the senior staff of JAFI I knew that as a lay leader I could count on Paula to fight for me without hesitation. That she would go to “bat” whenever necessary. Of course you’ll hear words like compassion, politeness-derech eretz- sincerity- all so true.
Paula was loved deeply by everyone around her because we always knew that she was doing what she did out of authentic ideological passion and not for personal or political gain. When I was on the senior staff of JAFI I knew that as a lay leader I could count on Paula to fight for me without hesitation. That she would go to “bat” whenever necessary. Of course you’ll hear words like compassion, politeness-derech eretz- sincerity- all so true.
For whatever reason Paula was always someone I felt comfortable confiding in about personal and family issues- I always knew she would listen and offer good sound advice.
For whatever reason Paula was always someone I felt comfortable confiding in about personal and family issues- I always knew she would listen and offer good sound advice.
On many occasions after I joined the professional team of the IMPJ (and before she was compelled to come less to public events) I often gave her a ride from our offices in Jerusalem to meetings in Tel Aviv- I so value our conversations which covered the movement issues, Israeli politics, family-and yes she would share her struggles with the terrible disease.
On many occasions after I joined the professional team of the IMPJ (and before she was compelled to come less to public events) I often gave her a ride from our offices in Jerusalem to meetings in Tel Aviv- I so value our conversations which covered the movement issues, Israeli politics, family-and yes she would share her struggles with the terrible disease.
Her strength and optimism was and will always be an inspiration to me.
Her strength and optimism was and will always be an inspiration to me.
With deep condolences- I know that you have wonderful personal memories to comfort all of you
With deep condolences- I know that you have wonderful personal memories to comfort all of you
David Bernstein
David Bernstein
Deputy Director General IMPJ
Deputy Director General IMPJ
To Don and Family,
To Don and Family,
We are saddened to hear of Paula's passing. Having worked with her in a variety of her assignments since the mid-1990's, we are very aware of her giant contribution to progressive Judaism. Her unflappable nature, combined with a friendly approach and dedicated commitment to her associates as well as those with whom she dealt contributed to her ability to get things done.
We are saddened to hear of Paula's passing. Having worked with her in a variety of her assignments since the mid-1990's, we are very aware of her giant contribution to progressive Judaism. Her unflappable nature, combined with a friendly approach and dedicated commitment to her associates as well as those with whom she dealt contributed to her ability to get things done.
May the memory of Paula's life and achievements serve as comfort and inspiration to your family and all who knew her.
May the memory of Paula's life and achievements serve as comfort and inspiration to your family and all who knew her.
Our condolences.
Our condolences.
Nani and Austin Beutel
Nani and Austin Beutel
On behalf of the Union of Reform Judaism, the North American Reform Movement, I offer our condolences to the family of Paula Edelstein z"l. Our hearts go out to Don, Joey and Cobi, Mark and Sam and to her seven grandchildren.
On behalf of the Union of Reform Judaism, the North American Reform Movement, I offer our condolences to the family of Paula Edelstein z"l. Our hearts go out to Don, Joey and Cobi, Mark and Sam and to her seven grandchildren.
Paula was a remarkably impactful leader and woman who embodied such grace and thoughtfulness in all of her many leadership roles. I got to know her before my present role at the URJ and was always impressed by the clarity, kindness and strength of her leadership.
Paula was a remarkably impactful leader and woman who embodied such grace and thoughtfulness in all of her many leadership roles. I got to know her before my present role at the URJ and was always impressed by the clarity, kindness and strength of her leadership.
It is absolutely clear that Paula’s years of leadership helped to pave the way for the current growth and thriving our Reform Movement in Israel. We are all in her debt and will continue to be as we build on her hard won victories for Reform Judaism in Israel.
It is absolutely clear that Paula’s years of leadership helped to pave the way for the current growth and thriving our Reform Movement in Israel. We are all in her debt and will continue to be as we build on her hard won victories for Reform Judaism in Israel.
I had the privilege of joining in today’s heartfelt funeral and was especially moved by the eulogies. Paula will be long remembered and her memory will never stop blessing all of us.
I had the privilege of joining in today’s heartfelt funeral and was especially moved by the eulogies. Paula will be long remembered and her memory will never stop blessing all of us.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
May the Holy One comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
May the Holy One comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Rabbi Rick Jacobs
Rabbi Rick Jacobs
President
President
Union for Reform Judaism
Union for Reform Judaism
To our dear Edelstein family,
To our dear Edelstein family,
My whole family was so sad to hear about your beloved wife and mother, Paula.
My whole family was so sad to hear about your beloved wife and mother, Paula.
I have so many wonderful memories of being with her at different points in my life, and even my children do too, with Don and Paula coming out to Ramat Beit Shemesh on occasion to visit my parents Manny & Judy (Gordon) Landau. .
I have so many wonderful memories of being with her at different points in my life, and even my children do too, with Don and Paula coming out to Ramat Beit Shemesh on occasion to visit my parents Manny & Judy (Gordon) Landau. .
I, of course, start my memories in 6th grade, when my parents were on a Sabbatical year in Yerushalayim in 1989-90. We would often come over to your house for dinner and schmoozing, which I would always look forward to! Paula, in my young eyes, was the consummate hostess, always serving something fresh and yummy, with a beautifully kept and decorated house -- I remember always admiring the interesting pieces of art all around, and with easy and funny conversation flowing the whole evening. I think back to those visits and have very warm feelings -- of laughter surrounding us the whole night, of playing games in the living room with Kobi while the adults schmoozed in the dining room, of Paula's lilting and mellifluous voice enjoying my parents company and shared values, interests, experiences.
I, of course, start my memories in 6th grade, when my parents were on a Sabbatical year in Yerushalayim in 1989-90. We would often come over to your house for dinner and schmoozing, which I would always look forward to! Paula, in my young eyes, was the consummate hostess, always serving something fresh and yummy, with a beautifully kept and decorated house -- I remember always admiring the interesting pieces of art all around, and with easy and funny conversation flowing the whole evening. I think back to those visits and have very warm feelings -- of laughter surrounding us the whole night, of playing games in the living room with Kobi while the adults schmoozed in the dining room, of Paula's lilting and mellifluous voice enjoying my parents company and shared values, interests, experiences.
And then many years later, after Avraham and I made aliyah, we had the privilege of seeing Don and Paula again many times! With my parents staying in our apartment in RBS, you were kind enough to come out to them some of the time, either to stay in our place and talk, or to pick them up and go out somewhere else. You should know, my children were so happy when you stayed, because they loved talking to Paula! Paula had a magical ability to make everyone feel valued and understood. She could talk to any one of my children on his level, appreciating what stage s/he was up to and finding common ground with any of them.
And then many years later, after Avraham and I made aliyah, we had the privilege of seeing Don and Paula again many times! With my parents staying in our apartment in RBS, you were kind enough to come out to them some of the time, either to stay in our place and talk, or to pick them up and go out somewhere else. You should know, my children were so happy when you stayed, because they loved talking to Paula! Paula had a magical ability to make everyone feel valued and understood. She could talk to any one of my children on his level, appreciating what stage s/he was up to and finding common ground with any of them.
She knew just what to ask every child, connecting with each one and asking a fitting and appropriate question for a 2/4/6/8/10/12/14/16-year old!
She knew just what to ask every child, connecting with each one and asking a fitting and appropriate question for a 2/4/6/8/10/12/14/16-year old!
My kids remember Paula as a wonderfully giving person -- we were just talking about all the gifts you both brought us over the years. The Aleph-Bet cookie-cutters, the bath toys -- things we still use and enjoy all the time!
My kids remember Paula as a wonderfully giving person -- we were just talking about all the gifts you both brought us over the years. The Aleph-Bet cookie-cutters, the bath toys -- things we still use and enjoy all the time!
Paula brought happiness and love to all around her -- and I know she was fiercely proud and adoring of her children, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren; I can picture her talking about them and their accomplishments.
Paula brought happiness and love to all around her -- and I know she was fiercely proud and adoring of her children, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren; I can picture her talking about them and their accomplishments.
May Paula's values, wisdom, simchah, enthusiasm for life, and love be a source of inspiration for you and your children.
May Paula's values, wisdom, simchah, enthusiasm for life, and love be a source of inspiration for you and your children.
May her memory be a source of tremendous comfort to you, and may you be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.
May her memory be a source of tremendous comfort to you, and may you be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.
With much love and many wonderful memories,
With much love and many wonderful memories,
Margalit (Landau) Lubarsky
Margalit (Landau) Lubarsky
Paula's activism and her enormous competence and caring heart were an inspiration to all who were privileged to know her. We could already see that in her Cincinnati days so long ago. She has left a deep imprint on the Jewish world through her many leadership roles. May you find some comfort in your memories of this remarkable wife and mother. We wish you strength to get through these difficult days.
Paula's activism and her enormous competence and caring heart were an inspiration to all who were privileged to know her. We could already see that in her Cincinnati days so long ago. She has left a deep imprint on the Jewish world through her many leadership roles. May you find some comfort in your memories of this remarkable wife and mother. We wish you strength to get through these difficult days.
Roanete Naamani and Edward Goldman
Roanete Naamani and Edward Goldman
Dear Don, Kobi and Joey
Dear Don, Kobi and Joey
You don’t know me, but I knew Paula, through our work with the WUPJ and the Reform movement over many years, and I wanted to send you all my deepest condolences on her passing.
You don’t know me, but I knew Paula, through our work with the WUPJ and the Reform movement over many years, and I wanted to send you all my deepest condolences on her passing.
You know how greatly she was respected for her leadership and her many communal achievements, and they were outstanding; and you probably know what a great mentor and role model she was for women around the world, including me. We didn’t see a lot of each other, except at conferences and meetings in Israel and around the world, over many years; but when we did get to spend some time together, we were able to pick up our friendship, and importantly over recent years, we were able to share the ups and downs of our cancer journeys. She was a fighter, always positive, always strong, helping me laugh through some tough times. The last time we were in touch was in May this year, when she was spending more time in hospital , and even then, her humour and strength shone through.
You know how greatly she was respected for her leadership and her many communal achievements, and they were outstanding; and you probably know what a great mentor and role model she was for women around the world, including me. We didn’t see a lot of each other, except at conferences and meetings in Israel and around the world, over many years; but when we did get to spend some time together, we were able to pick up our friendship, and importantly over recent years, we were able to share the ups and downs of our cancer journeys. She was a fighter, always positive, always strong, helping me laugh through some tough times. The last time we were in touch was in May this year, when she was spending more time in hospital , and even then, her humour and strength shone through.
She has many friends around the world and in Australia who are all devasted by her passing and join me in sending you and your families our deepest sympathies at this time of great loss and sadness. We know that her name will forever bring blessing to all of us who knew, loved and respected her. You are in our thoughts and prayers
She has many friends around the world and in Australia who are all devasted by her passing and join me in sending you and your families our deepest sympathies at this time of great loss and sadness. We know that her name will forever bring blessing to all of us who knew, loved and respected her. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet
Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet
Phyllis Dorey OAM
Phyllis Dorey OAM
Dearest Don and family,
Dearest Don and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about your beloved Paula. My heart goes out to you.
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about your beloved Paula. My heart goes out to you.
I know how respected and appreciated Paula was, and see the outpouring of appreciation for who she was and how she lived. I want to add my voice to that chorus.
I know how respected and appreciated Paula was, and see the outpouring of appreciation for who she was and how she lived. I want to add my voice to that chorus.
As the Education Director of Netzer Olami, then later as a board member of the IMPJ, I had many, many opportunities to interact with Paula. She was always interested, intelligent, positive, encouraging. Her gentle, warm manner was such a signature of every interaction, of who she was. These qualities were accompanied by deep commitments and a steely resolve.
As the Education Director of Netzer Olami, then later as a board member of the IMPJ, I had many, many opportunities to interact with Paula. She was always interested, intelligent, positive, encouraging. Her gentle, warm manner was such a signature of every interaction, of who she was. These qualities were accompanied by deep commitments and a steely resolve.
Remembering her with greatest appreciation and much affection.
Remembering her with greatest appreciation and much affection.
Wishing you all comfort at this difficult time.
Wishing you all comfort at this difficult time.
Her memory is a blessing.
Her memory is a blessing.
Yonatan Glaser
Yonatan Glaser
We mourn with you the passing of Paula, of blessed memory...
We mourn with you the passing of Paula, of blessed memory...
There are so many wonderful memories of our relationship over these years.
There are so many wonderful memories of our relationship over these years.
She was indeed a role model and an inspiration to so many people..
She was indeed a role model and an inspiration to so many people..
She will always be remembered by those of us who were privileged to be touched by her life.
She will always be remembered by those of us who were privileged to be touched by her life.
May you be comforted during this difficult period of mourning.
May you be comforted during this difficult period of mourning.
Hamakom Yenachem Etchem..
Hamakom Yenachem Etchem..
RABBI JAY AND RUBY KARZEN
RABBI JAY AND RUBY KARZEN
Hi Don and all the family,
Hi Don and all the family,
I just wanted to send my very deepest condolences on the passing of Paula.
I just wanted to send my very deepest condolences on the passing of Paula.
I worked with her for many years is the 20 years I was on the WUPJ and regular delegate to the WZO where she exuded such passion and devotion to Israel and the Jewish people. Her counsel was always wise and she fought a strong battle on behalf of Reform Judaism.
I worked with her for many years is the 20 years I was on the WUPJ and regular delegate to the WZO where she exuded such passion and devotion to Israel and the Jewish people. Her counsel was always wise and she fought a strong battle on behalf of Reform Judaism.
I was so really sad to hear the news and wanted to send you all our love and best wishes.
I was so really sad to hear the news and wanted to send you all our love and best wishes.
Dr. Philip Bliss
Dr. Philip Bliss
To the Edelstein Family,
To the Edelstein Family,
As a member of the Har-El Congregation, I would like to express my deep sorrow over the death of Paula. I met Paula frequently at the synagogue (during the last year less frequently, alas) and it was always a pleasure to talk to her on various issues. She spoke little, but she said much. There was humble nobleness in her demeanor and she radiated quiet and peaceful authority.
As a member of the Har-El Congregation, I would like to express my deep sorrow over the death of Paula. I met Paula frequently at the synagogue (during the last year less frequently, alas) and it was always a pleasure to talk to her on various issues. She spoke little, but she said much. There was humble nobleness in her demeanor and she radiated quiet and peaceful authority.
I remember her as a proud member of the synagogue choir and I am aware of the important role that she fulfilled in the Har-El Congregation and in the Israeli Progressive Movement. I shall miss her whenever I shall pass near the seat that she usually occupied at the synagogue.
I remember her as a proud member of the synagogue choir and I am aware of the important role that she fulfilled in the Har-El Congregation and in the Israeli Progressive Movement. I shall miss her whenever I shall pass near the seat that she usually occupied at the synagogue.
Please accept my sympathy and condolence.
Please accept my sympathy and condolence.
Her memory is a blessing.
Her memory is a blessing.
Eli Schleifer
Eli Schleifer
We can't begin to express how terribly sad Barry and I, as well as Ilan, Oren and Tamar, were to learn of Paula's passing. Thinking about Paula and the rest of your family brings back so many warm and wonderful memories starting with our aliyah when we first became neighbors and friends on Rehov Habanai. Paula helped us cope with the trials and tribulations of being new olim beginning with the many mornings I spent sitting on your kitchen floor with eight month old Kobi crawling across my lap while I used your telephone to call the workmen, technicians, etc.who hadn't kept their appointments to complete the work in our brand new apartment. I missed those nearly daily visits when we finally got our own phone nine months later. And, of course, we remember all the wonderful Hagim and Shabbatot which we spent with you as well as the occasional trip our families enjoyed together including one to Caesarea when Ilan was an infant and Kobi was three.
We can't begin to express how terribly sad Barry and I, as well as Ilan, Oren and Tamar, were to learn of Paula's passing. Thinking about Paula and the rest of your family brings back so many warm and wonderful memories starting with our aliyah when we first became neighbors and friends on Rehov Habanai. Paula helped us cope with the trials and tribulations of being new olim beginning with the many mornings I spent sitting on your kitchen floor with eight month old Kobi crawling across my lap while I used your telephone to call the workmen, technicians, etc.who hadn't kept their appointments to complete the work in our brand new apartment. I missed those nearly daily visits when we finally got our own phone nine months later. And, of course, we remember all the wonderful Hagim and Shabbatot which we spent with you as well as the occasional trip our families enjoyed together including one to Caesarea when Ilan was an infant and Kobi was three.
After eleven years on Rehov Habanai we moved back to the U.S. and didn't stay in touch as often as we should have which we very much regret, but we saw Paula on one of her trips to the states and, of course, saw all of you when we visited Israel. Joey, your comment on your Mom's pride in her work to establish the Ethiopian Memorial at Har Herzl really struck a chord with us because, on our last visit to Israel in 2012, it was the first place that she brought us.
After eleven years on Rehov Habanai we moved back to the U.S. and didn't stay in touch as often as we should have which we very much regret, but we saw Paula on one of her trips to the states and, of course, saw all of you when we visited Israel. Joey, your comment on your Mom's pride in her work to establish the Ethiopian Memorial at Har Herzl really struck a chord with us because, on our last visit to Israel in 2012, it was the first place that she brought us.
As so many of your family and friends have stated in their eulogies and comments, she was a truly amazing person - a wonderful role model loved by everyone whose lives she touched. The beautiful eulogies written by her family all reflect the incredible legacy which she left behind. Knowing her was truly a blessing.
As so many of your family and friends have stated in their eulogies and comments, she was a truly amazing person - a wonderful role model loved by everyone whose lives she touched. The beautiful eulogies written by her family all reflect the incredible legacy which she left behind. Knowing her was truly a blessing.
With so much love and sorrow,
With so much love and sorrow,
Lorri, Barry and all the Goldenberg Family
Lorri, Barry and all the Goldenberg Family
To the members of Paula’s family—
To the members of Paula’s family—
I had the wonderful fortune to work with Paula during my many years of service as an ARZA U. S. member and, ultimately, as that organization’s Chair.
I had the wonderful fortune to work with Paula during my many years of service as an ARZA U. S. member and, ultimately, as that organization’s Chair.
If I ever needed someone to explain the complicated structures and functions of the various Israeli national institutions, I would turn to Paula. If I ever needed clarity on various arcane funding issues, I would turn to Paula. And, if I ever needed to decide how to vote on a complicated funding question, I would turn to Paula.
If I ever needed someone to explain the complicated structures and functions of the various Israeli national institutions, I would turn to Paula. If I ever needed clarity on various arcane funding issues, I would turn to Paula. And, if I ever needed to decide how to vote on a complicated funding question, I would turn to Paula.
I certainly understand the profound sense of loss you must be experiencing. I can only hope and pray that the wonderful memories you have of Paula will serve as a source of both comfort and joy in the coming days.
I certainly understand the profound sense of loss you must be experiencing. I can only hope and pray that the wonderful memories you have of Paula will serve as a source of both comfort and joy in the coming days.
B’vracha,
B’vracha,
Rabbi Bob Orkand
Rabbi Bob Orkand
Dear Don, Joey and Kobi,
Dear Don, Joey and Kobi,
I am so sorry for your loss, Paula, your mom was I a true lady’s lady. We shared many times together during P2K committee meetings .Her energy, her love of Israel 🇮🇱 is an example for all to follow.
I am so sorry for your loss, Paula, your mom was I a true lady’s lady. We shared many times together during P2K committee meetings .Her energy, her love of Israel 🇮🇱 is an example for all to follow.
I share your sorrow and pray that her memory will be for blessing, and y’all will be comforted among the mourners for Jerusalem.
I share your sorrow and pray that her memory will be for blessing, and y’all will be comforted among the mourners for Jerusalem.
Elizabeth Homans
Elizabeth Homans
Dear Edelstein family,
Dear Edelstein family,
Please accept my condolences on Paula's death.
Please accept my condolences on Paula's death.
I was privileged to get to know and work with Paula briefly in the mid-'80s on a World Zionist Congress election.
I was privileged to get to know and work with Paula briefly in the mid-'80s on a World Zionist Congress election.
I remember her beautiful personality, her wide smile, her always upbeat and optimistic attitude, her drive, her determination, her clarity. She left a deep impression on me. She was encouraging and inspiring. She was a mentor and a role model.
I remember her beautiful personality, her wide smile, her always upbeat and optimistic attitude, her drive, her determination, her clarity. She left a deep impression on me. She was encouraging and inspiring. She was a mentor and a role model.
The work that she did for our Reform movement was incalculable and invaluable.
The work that she did for our Reform movement was incalculable and invaluable.
During the time that we worked together, Paula invited me to your home for a meal - I think it was probably a Shabbat dinner, but I'm not sure. I can still remember the feeling of warmth and invitation that she exuded, putting me at my ease and making me feel very welcome.
During the time that we worked together, Paula invited me to your home for a meal - I think it was probably a Shabbat dinner, but I'm not sure. I can still remember the feeling of warmth and invitation that she exuded, putting me at my ease and making me feel very welcome.
I was sorry to learn that she had had to endure so much pain and suffering at the end of her life.
I was sorry to learn that she had had to endure so much pain and suffering at the end of her life.
What a very special and extraordinary woman she was.
What a very special and extraordinary woman she was.
Zichrona livracha.
Zichrona livracha.
Karen Companez
Karen Companez
(Rabbi of Temple Beth-El in South Bend, Indiana)
(Rabbi of Temple Beth-El in South Bend, Indiana)
Dear Don, Joey, Kobi,
Dear Don, Joey, Kobi,
I know that Charlie wrote to you in both our names, but I want to add my own words and condolences.
I know that Charlie wrote to you in both our names, but I want to add my own words and condolences.
We were very sad to learn of Paula's passing. We knew she had been ill for some time, but always in the past she seemed to be able to spring back. She was so determined and such a fighter.
We were very sad to learn of Paula's passing. We knew she had been ill for some time, but always in the past she seemed to be able to spring back. She was so determined and such a fighter.
Paula was a very special woman. From a very young age, when we were students together, in 1959-60 academic year on the program for The American Friends of the Hebrew University, her external beauty was already evident to us all, but it was her inner calm, competence, and strengths that revealed her inner beauty which she carried all the years of her life. Paula all through the years was an outstanding example of service to her community, civic and Jewish, her caring of the other, loyalty and devotion to family, and dedication to friends.
Paula was a very special woman. From a very young age, when we were students together, in 1959-60 academic year on the program for The American Friends of the Hebrew University, her external beauty was already evident to us all, but it was her inner calm, competence, and strengths that revealed her inner beauty which she carried all the years of her life. Paula all through the years was an outstanding example of service to her community, civic and Jewish, her caring of the other, loyalty and devotion to family, and dedication to friends.
Paula will be remembered by all and inscribed in our minds and hearts with love. She will be sorely missed.
Paula will be remembered by all and inscribed in our minds and hearts with love. She will be sorely missed.
May your wonderful memories of your family life together , of Paula as wife, mother, and friend, sustain you, each and all, in the days ahead.
May your wonderful memories of your family life together , of Paula as wife, mother, and friend, sustain you, each and all, in the days ahead.
With love to you all, Judy ( and Charlie)
With love to you all, Judy ( and Charlie)
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Charles W. Greenbaum
Charles W. Greenbaum
James Marshall Emeritus Professor of Social Psychology
James Marshall Emeritus Professor of Social Psychology
Paula was the great lady of Reform Judaism in Israel, known throughout the movement here and internationally. We often worshipped with her at Har El and remember her with respect and affection. May her memory be for a blessing
Paula was the great lady of Reform Judaism in Israel, known throughout the movement here and internationally. We often worshipped with her at Har El and remember her with respect and affection. May her memory be for a blessing
Fredzia and Dow Marmur
Fredzia and Dow Marmur
Dear Paula's Family,
Dear Paula's Family,
As a long-time fan of Paula's, I was so deeply saddened to learn today of her death. Her intelligence, compassion, wisdom, kindness, and devotion to our movement in Israel and around the world were second to none. Paula was always welcoming to me personally and in my role as ARZA chair, and so reaching out to you, her family, is a small way of my expressing my respect for her and my condolences and hopes that you may find comfort from each other, from the love and respect of the movement she served for so long and with such distinction, and among all mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.
As a long-time fan of Paula's, I was so deeply saddened to learn today of her death. Her intelligence, compassion, wisdom, kindness, and devotion to our movement in Israel and around the world were second to none. Paula was always welcoming to me personally and in my role as ARZA chair, and so reaching out to you, her family, is a small way of my expressing my respect for her and my condolences and hopes that you may find comfort from each other, from the love and respect of the movement she served for so long and with such distinction, and among all mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.
B'chavod uv'etzev,
B'chavod uv'etzev,
Rabbi John Rosove
Rabbi John Rosove
Senior Rabbi Emeritus - Temple Israel of Hollywood, Los Angeles
Senior Rabbi Emeritus - Temple Israel of Hollywood, Los Angeles
Immediate Past National Chair - ARZA
Immediate Past National Chair - ARZA
Dear Don and Kobi and Joey,
Dear Don and Kobi and Joey,
Resa and I join in your grieving over Paula's passing. We will forever remember her as a strong, effective, thoughtful partisan for Progressive Judaism in Israel, and as a caring and loving wife and mother. She was also a beloved friend.
Resa and I join in your grieving over Paula's passing. We will forever remember her as a strong, effective, thoughtful partisan for Progressive Judaism in Israel, and as a caring and loving wife and mother. She was also a beloved friend.
I had the privilege of learning from and partnering with Paula over a period of decades. She taught me how to function within the arcane bureaucracies of the WZO and of JAFI - and of the IMPJ as well. She knew how people functioned. She understood where political pressures could work and where they were less likely to work. She was present and active on multiple fronts, so much so that I never could quite figure out the sources of her strength and durability.
I had the privilege of learning from and partnering with Paula over a period of decades. She taught me how to function within the arcane bureaucracies of the WZO and of JAFI - and of the IMPJ as well. She knew how people functioned. She understood where political pressures could work and where they were less likely to work. She was present and active on multiple fronts, so much so that I never could quite figure out the sources of her strength and durability.
Paula was a pragmatic idealist, impatient for change even as she always embraced a long-term perspective. We talked sometimes for hours, debating and discussing what steps come next for Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. Human weakness and venality never surprised her, nor did they ever stop her.
Paula was a pragmatic idealist, impatient for change even as she always embraced a long-term perspective. We talked sometimes for hours, debating and discussing what steps come next for Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. Human weakness and venality never surprised her, nor did they ever stop her.
Resa and I were deeply touched as well by Paula's unflagging love for her beloved family. Don, we know that you were her life, and that your own health challenges took priority over everything else.
Resa and I were deeply touched as well by Paula's unflagging love for her beloved family. Don, we know that you were her life, and that your own health challenges took priority over everything else.
We weep from a distance for Paula. We pray that with time you will take comfort from what most certainly will be a tremendous outpouring of love from around the world. Her memory most certainly will bring blessings to all of us.
We weep from a distance for Paula. We pray that with time you will take comfort from what most certainly will be a tremendous outpouring of love from around the world. Her memory most certainly will bring blessings to all of us.
HaShem Yenachem Etchem.
HaShem Yenachem Etchem.
Resa & Stan Davids
Resa & Stan Davids
How terribly sad I was to Learn that Paula had passed away
How terribly sad I was to Learn that Paula had passed away
She was a very beautiful person within and without , she radiated and drew people to get.
She was a very beautiful person within and without , she radiated and drew people to get.
Although we hadn’t been in touch in recent years , we shared many special times together in Jerusalem..
Although we hadn’t been in touch in recent years , we shared many special times together in Jerusalem..
You were all blessed having had her for a wife and Mother.,
You were all blessed having had her for a wife and Mother.,
Sadly,
Sadly,
Honey Stollman
Honey Stollman
Dear Family:
Dear Family:
We feel very privileged to join in this tribute to Paula. We live in Australia. We always knew on our many visits to Israel that some time with Paula was a “must”. And we shared time with her at Kol HaNeshamah. We feel so sad. I felt that things were not going well when I saw her last on Shabbat about a year ago. She had great dignity and grace and she did her work at Beit Sh'muel with impressive efficiency. Her work within the World Union and the Zionist Movement was a labor of love and dedication.
We feel very privileged to join in this tribute to Paula. We live in Australia. We always knew on our many visits to Israel that some time with Paula was a “must”. And we shared time with her at Kol HaNeshamah. We feel so sad. I felt that things were not going well when I saw her last on Shabbat about a year ago. She had great dignity and grace and she did her work at Beit Sh'muel with impressive efficiency. Her work within the World Union and the Zionist Movement was a labor of love and dedication.
Our deepest sympathy.
Our deepest sympathy.
Rabbi John Levi and Robyn Levi
Rabbi John Levi and Robyn Levi
צר לי היה לקבל את הידיעה על פטירתה של פאולה ז"ל
צר לי היה לקבל את הידיעה על פטירתה של פאולה ז"ל
הכרתי אותה בפעילותה הציונית, בה תרמה את תרומתה הסגולית היחודית, לייצג את שולחיה מחד,וכדי לקשור בין הקצוות מאידך תוך דאגה כי אלו, לא תיפרמנה בשל מאבקים חסרי תוחלת!
הכרתי אותה בפעילותה הציונית, בה תרמה את תרומתה הסגולית היחודית, לייצג את שולחיה מחד,וכדי לקשור בין הקצוות מאידך תוך דאגה כי אלו, לא תיפרמנה בשל מאבקים חסרי תוחלת!
על אף העובדה, כי היו לפאולה ז"ל דיעות מוצקות בקשר לדת היהודית, למסורת ולהתנהלות ערכי הדת בישראל, בכל מגעי איתי, ניסתה תמיד להתגבר על מחלוקות, להקהות ניגודים ולמצוא את הדרך, בה נוכל כולנו, על דיעותינו המגוונות לחיות ביחד ולקדם את מדינת ישראל לקראת עתיד פלורליסטי, עתיר אור לדורות הבאים
על אף העובדה, כי היו לפאולה ז"ל דיעות מוצקות בקשר לדת היהודית, למסורת ולהתנהלות ערכי הדת בישראל, בכל מגעי איתי, ניסתה תמיד להתגבר על מחלוקות, להקהות ניגודים ולמצוא את הדרך, בה נוכל כולנו, על דיעותינו המגוונות לחיות ביחד ולקדם את מדינת ישראל לקראת עתיד פלורליסטי, עתיר אור לדורות הבאים
יהי זכרה ברוך ותהה נשמתה צרורה בצרור החיים.
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צבי רביב
צבי רביב
נציג "מכבי עולמי"
נציג "מכבי עולמי"
ההסתדרות הציונית העולמית
ההסתדרות הציונית העולמית
משפחה יקרה,
משפחה יקרה,
שמי ליאת ואני עובדת בסוכנות היהודית.
שמי ליאת ואני עובדת בסוכנות היהודית.
אינני מכירה אתכם באופן אישי אך זכיתי לעבוד עם פאולה היקרה לאורך מספר שנים.
אינני מכירה אתכם באופן אישי אך זכיתי לעבוד עם פאולה היקרה לאורך מספר שנים.
בשנותיי הראשונות במחלקה לישראל פאולה היתה יו"רית הועדה שלנו בחבר הנאמנים.
בשנותיי הראשונות במחלקה לישראל פאולה היתה יו"רית הועדה שלנו בחבר הנאמנים.
הערצתי אותה. את האישיות הנעימה והכובשת, את נועם ההליכות, ואת האור שהפיצה במילותיה.
הערצתי אותה. את האישיות הנעימה והכובשת, את נועם ההליכות, ואת האור שהפיצה במילותיה.
פאולה היתה מנהיגה ממלאת השראה, עשירה בידע, נאורה, בכל פעם שנאמה בפנינו מייד הייתי מתיישבת להקשיב.
פאולה היתה מנהיגה ממלאת השראה, עשירה בידע, נאורה, בכל פעם שנאמה בפנינו מייד הייתי מתיישבת להקשיב.
בין היתר היא דיברה על משפחה- איך משפחה צריכה להיות, על כבוד הדדי. כך אמרה שמצפה מאיתנו. מסריה בנושא היו ככ חדים ונאמרו בכזו נעימות שגם היום לאחר שנים רבות אני זוכרת היטב.
בין היתר היא דיברה על משפחה- איך משפחה צריכה להיות, על כבוד הדדי. כך אמרה שמצפה מאיתנו. מסריה בנושא היו ככ חדים ונאמרו בכזו נעימות שגם היום לאחר שנים רבות אני זוכרת היטב.
לפני מספר שנים מוניתי למנהלת ההקצבות לזרמים הדתיים ולשמחתי דרכינו הצטלבו שוב.
לפני מספר שנים מוניתי למנהלת ההקצבות לזרמים הדתיים ולשמחתי דרכינו הצטלבו שוב.
לפני כשנתיים פאולה השתתפה בוועדה שכינסתי ובילינו יום שלם יחד, דנים בתכניות ותכנים. הייתה כזו אור..
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נפרדנו בחיבוק וקיווינו להיפגש שוב.
נפרדנו בחיבוק וקיווינו להיפגש שוב.
מהיכרותי איתה אני בטוחה שהותירה אחריה משפחה לתפארת, ונטעה בכם את האהבה האדירה לארץ וליהדות.
מהיכרותי איתה אני בטוחה שהותירה אחריה משפחה לתפארת, ונטעה בכם את האהבה האדירה לארץ וליהדות.
בטוחה שהאור שלה קורן גם מכם, ומאחלת שתמשיכו להפיצו לכל עבר
בטוחה שהאור שלה קורן גם מכם, ומאחלת שתמשיכו להפיצו לכל עבר
תנוחמו משמיים
תנוחמו משמיים
ליאת אדרי-ויצמן
ליאת אדרי-ויצמן
הסוכנות היהודית
הסוכנות היהודית
לבני משפחתה של פאולה -
לבני משפחתה של פאולה -
אנא קבלו תנחומי ברגעים קשים אלו.
אנא קבלו תנחומי ברגעים קשים אלו.
פגשתי את פאולה אין ספור פעמים גם בהיותי חברת קהילה וגם בהיותי רבה מכהנת של קהילת "רענן" ברעננה.
פגשתי את פאולה אין ספור פעמים גם בהיותי חברת קהילה וגם בהיותי רבה מכהנת של קהילת "רענן" ברעננה.
ישבנו יחד בדיונים ובהקשרים שונים של עשייה תנועתית ופאולה תמיד היתה קול מרשים ושקול.
ישבנו יחד בדיונים ובהקשרים שונים של עשייה תנועתית ופאולה תמיד היתה קול מרשים ושקול.
אני מוסרת גם את תנחומיו של אבא שלי, מר אלן כץ, שפעל בהנהלת התנועה במשך שנים אחדות והיה יו"ר קהילת "נתניה" וכך הכיר גם הוא את פאולה.
אני מוסרת גם את תנחומיו של אבא שלי, מר אלן כץ, שפעל בהנהלת התנועה במשך שנים אחדות והיה יו"ר קהילת "נתניה" וכך הכיר גם הוא את פאולה.
חייה הם דוגמא ומופת לתרומה ציבורית ענפה וארוכת שנים. ונועם הליכותיה תמיד סלל עבורה את הדרך שבה יש להתנהל בציבור.
חייה הם דוגמא ומופת לתרומה ציבורית ענפה וארוכת שנים. ונועם הליכותיה תמיד סלל עבורה את הדרך שבה יש להתנהל בציבור.
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