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Dear Judith, Ephraim, Noa, Hodya and all the family--my thoughts, prayers, and hugs go out to you in these first weeks of adjusting to David's death. I imagine the grieving coming like waves on the ocean, ebbing and flowing.
When I met Judith and David it was l972 or '73. They were parents, then, to a young "Aram" and Noa, who became my students at Rivendell School. They taught me what a good family felt like-- what loving one's children with creative, thoughtful, devotion could be. David's humor, brilliance, and patience was a beacon to many of us.
Judith, you taught me that creativity comes through us into the world, if we can only allow it to be birthed. David taught me that life is best when lived with integrity--when the external reality matches the intentions of the soul.
I know that I am only one of the many souls who have been enhanced by friendship with you both, and while we will miss him terribly, some of the connection to his words, thoughts and spirit will continue.
My love to you all.
A 2005-07-26 00:56:21 °38 |
Dearest Judith, and family,
I was very saddened to hear about David's passing. I frequently thought of both of you, and always looked for a surprise article from him- to which I could read over and over again. David and you too Judith, really expressed so well and exemplified the spiritual and political journey that catapulted us cynics into believers with temperance. May you be comforted by the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim.
Adrienne Sheff Eisenberg- Los Angeles 2005-07-26 01:22:17 °39 |
I edited a volume of writing in English by Israelis with David a few years ago. He was easy to work with and conscientious. I have a lot of respect for David. He may have been the least egocentric writer I knew, and he was also among the most persistent. He was an important presence in Israel, in his modest way, and his sudden, shocking death was a serious loss. 2005-07-26 03:05:08 °40 |
As someone who worked as a writer under David's direction, I feel his loss, especially as I struggle to find words that can in any way sum up how his death has affected me. Now that he's gone, I wish I had we had spent more time talking, sharing songs, and walking around the magnificent hilltop he chose to call home. Like Judith, David believed in living a life devoted to art -- and through his patience and quiet encouragement, helped bring out the artist in me.
G'bye, Coach -- and thank you. 2005-07-26 05:39:15 °41 |
I was privileged to know David during the three years he was my neighbor in Venice, California. I feel honored that the first articles I ever had published were in the Young Israel of Santa Monica Ayin, which he founded and edited. In the nineteen years since we knew each other in Venice, I maintained a connection with David through occasional conversations, but primarily through his published opinion pieces in the Jewish Journal and Jerusalem Report.
When I made Aliyah a year ago, I tried repeatedly to tune into the BBC, as they were the only English language station available. When I finally found a place where I could get reception, I found myself listening, spellbound, to a story about an Israeli boy, a young Arab freind, and the boy's sense of betrayal when the friend attacked his dog. It was so unusual for the BBC to present a sympathetic portrayal of Jewish settlers that I was eager to learn the identity of the author. At the end, the announcer said "You have been listening to 'The Trapped Dog,' by David Margolis." The power of David's storytelling had penetrated even the prejudices of the BBC.
After David's levaya, I began reading some of the essays on his website and am grateful that we will continue to have this legacy to inspire and illuminate us. His writings communicate a rare combination of moral clarity, emotional
honesty, and a spiritual faith disciplined by clear-headed thinking. His strength of spirit and nuanced understanding of the world, evident in his life's work, and described so well at the levaya, embody a path for Jewish living that I aspire to in my own life. 2005-07-26 07:30:17 °42 |
I am shocked to hear of David's passing! I never met him, but I edited one of his stories for an anthology of mine. He was such a talented writer. He shared his innermost feelings on paper. Very honest and open. May you all be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.. 2005-07-26 08:19:32 °43 |
Dear Judith,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of David's death. We had only met once or twice. Nonetheless, whenever he received my newsletter, he was quick to respond with a good word. In addition to being a fine writer, he knew how to encourage others and "lefargen."
He struck me as a special person and I'm sorry I did not get to know him better.
May his memory be a blessing. 2005-07-26 09:06:08 °44 |
Dear Judith and family :
All your friends from the Pico/Robertson community here in Los Angeles are grieving with you. David was a special man - beloved by all who knew him. May you be comforted.
Warmly
Selwyn and Glynis 2005-07-26 09:14:57 °45 |
Judith,
clearly david led a rich full life. he has left memories and enriched many lives in his time. a good life time well spent. my thoughts are with you and your family. 2005-07-26 10:46:24 °46 |
Dear Judith ... my heart and prayers are with you. I never had the chance to meet David but we visited on line several times. And I know how much you loved one another.
with love,
janeen 2005-07-26 13:36:48 °47 |
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