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Press Release
April 13, 2008

Young Israel of Scarsdale: Our Community Mourns

Today, the Young Israel of Scarsdale community laid to rest our beloved Rabbi Jacob S. Rubenstein and his devoted wife, Deborah Rubenstein. With sorrow and anguish in our hearts, we said goodbye to Rabbi Rubenstein, our leader, our teacher and our dear friend, who transformed our community from a small group to a vibrant congregation of over 400 families.

For nearly 25 years, Rabbi Rubenstein guided us with strength, wisdom, kindness and vitality. He touched people of all backgrounds and levels of religious upbringing; his dynamism, compassion and affectionate nature enabled him to connect with everyone from scholars to those with little formal religious background. Our Rabbi had a unique relationship with the children in our community, whom he loved perhaps most of all. Rabbi and Deborah Rubenstein were extraordinary individuals whose faith in God was unshakeable.

We extend our condolences and love to the Rabbi and Debbie’s family. Ultimately, our thriving community is the legacy the Rubensteins have left us. Our tribute to our beloved Rabbi and his wife, is to commit ourselves anew to lead traditional and joyful Jewish lives. We thank God for having permitted the Rubensteins to enrich each one of us.

We extend our deepest thanks to the leadership and police and fire services of the City of New Rochelle and Village of Scarsdale, as well as the JCC of Mid-Westchester, for their support, cooperation, and kindness during this difficult time.

Michael Freudenstein and Hersh Wolf, Co-Presidents
The Executive Board
The Board of Trustees
Young Israel of Scarsdale

Shiva will be observed at the home of Daniel and Orite Rubenstein, 255 Warwick Avenue on the corner of Windsor, Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666.

“May the families be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem”

Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern, Assistant Rabbi

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