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Suzanne posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Long story, but we know he was soo great at stories:) I was reminiscing with a friend from grammar school, Francis Parker 23 school. We reconnected and have had wonderful
Long phone conversations. He lives with his wife in Washington DC as a retired attorney, I, am a retired nurse now retired in the mountains of NE Tennessee. Lo and behold, he knew rabbi Kilimnick from temple as a boy and I, think I met rabbi Kilimnick at a dinner in the atrium of MCC where I went to college. The dinner was a kristalnach (spelling) remembrance. I ended up inviting the wonderful rabbi to my Holocaust genocide studies honor class to speak. That was in the 90’s and I’ve always had fond memories of what a delightful, wonderful story teller he was! As my friend Steven silverberg and I talked, I googled the rabbi and to our sadness, saw he had passed in 2020:( I hope his family finds comfort knowing two old grammar school chums from the 60’s, thought of your dear husband and father:)
Shalom ✡️
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Cynthia Kolko posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Dear Kilimnick Mishpacha-
Wishing you peace and prayers on the passing of Rabbi Kilimnick, a man so loved within our community. I admire your family for its strength, happiness and faith, all of which I’m sure is in no small part due to the love and guidance of Rabbi Kilimnick. May his memory be a blessing.
Cynthia Kolko
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Robert and Susan Simon planted a tree in memory of Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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Barbara & Richard Michaels posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Dear Kilimnick family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you. The Krieger family has so many memories , from celebrations to funerals!
Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick was a great man, may his memory be for a blessing. Barbara & Richard Michaels
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Robert and Lori Conway planted a tree in memory of Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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The first wedding he performed in Rochester, NY was ours. : ) Love, Robert and Lori Conway Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Robert and Lori Conway uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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We remember the beautiful first wedding that Rabbi Kilimnick performed in Rochester, NY.
It was ours. : )
Thank-you,
Shalom,
Robert and Lori Conway
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Nancy Darling posted a condolence
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Dear Avi and family, so many prayers and thoughts have been with you and i am so very sorry for everyone's loss of a great man. My sister Jayne Miller and i met Rabbi Kilimnick years ago, he was a good friend to our dear beloved grandparents Rabbi Aaron & Esther Solomon. we have good memories of him coming to our grandma's birthday parties and it was always so good to see him too, he will always be remembered as a kind sweet man who did so much for so many, a blessing for all. we are so blessed to have known him. Avi it was always an honor to have you come to our ladies auxiliary meetings at the home, it was always good seeing you too. Some people touch your heart forever and like so many of our dear beloved loved ones no longer with us he will be missed and loved forever.
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Debbi Simel posted a condolence
Friday, August 7, 2020
I remember Rabbi coming to my parents home when my father passed away. It was in December 1998.During the conversation Rabbi asked " why do you think I don't go to mall this time of year" ? After a few wrong answers he said with a twinkle in his eyes and a smile on his face, " because the children think I'm Santa Claus".
I will always remember how thoughtful and caring he was to my parents.
May his memory forever be a blessing.
Debbi Simel
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Debbi Simel planted a tree in memory of Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick
Friday, August 7, 2020
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Dave Rogachefsky posted a condolence
Friday, August 7, 2020
To day that I am deeply saddened by Rabbi's passing is a gross understatement. To all his family: you have always meant so much to me as did your Dad, husband and grandfather. I shall cherish close to 50 years of sweet memories, slightly-off humor and tremendous sermons. Do know that you are perpetually in my thoughts at this difficult time, and always.
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Arnie Gissin posted a condolence
Friday, August 7, 2020
I have so many fond memories of Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick when we worked together at the Jewish Home as colleagues and friends for 20 years and for years far beyond my retirement.
He was so important the Jewish Senior Life for securing kashruth and maintaining a nurturing environment to Jews at any level and assuring that the religious needs of our non-Jewish residents were being met.
Shaya taught me so much and was always supportive.He had this wonderful ability to be true to his religious beliefs and responsibilities and deeply understand the complexities of operating a campus with 500 elderly residents.
The Jewish Home always had a 98% non- Jewish staff. Here the rabbi’s skills and sensitivity were unmatched. He taught, he corrected and always with the sensitivity of thank you for caring for our loved ones.
I once volunteered him to meet with the food service managers of 10 Jewish home- all non Jews. Subsequently, I received calls from each wanting to steal him away.
I will always remember this incident that we would regularly banter. Some 20 years ago I was rushed to the hospital with 30 minutes to live. The rabbi rushed to the hospital to be with my family and asked my son for my Hebrew name so he could offer a prayer. About a month later when I returned to work, he asked: Arnie what is your Hebrew name? His response when I told him “Well whomever I said the Prayer for, I hope he is doing well!”
Only wish my prayers for Nechie and Shaya had been as powerful.
To his family, Mary Jane and my deepest sympathy.
I will forever miss him!
Arnie Gissin ( Retired Jewish Home President/CEO)
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Judy and Larry Polsky posted a condolence
Friday, August 7, 2020
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Rabbi Kilimnick. He embodied all that is righteous and beautiful about the Jewish people. He was loved by his congregation and all of the Rochester Jewish community and was an outstanding and respected representative of our community to the broader Rochester community. The combination of his personality, humor, oratory and menchlichkeit made him one in a million and may his memory be for a blessing. We extend our deepest condolences to the Kilimnick family. Judy and Larry Polsky, Jerusalem, Israel.
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Les and Carlotta Lustik planted a tree in memory of Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick
Friday, August 7, 2020
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Barbara Connor planted a tree in memory of Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick
Friday, August 7, 2020
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My sincere sympathy, to Esti and her family. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Friday, August 7, 2020
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Jayne Miller posted a condolence
Thursday, August 6, 2020
I’m really sorry to hear about Rabbi Kilimnick. I thought he was a really nice man. He was a friend of my grandparents, Rabbi Aaron and Esther Solomon for many years. And I remember when he would come to my grandmother‘s birthday parties. Such a nice man. And we have met Avi at the Meetings of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans. I send my sincere condolences to you and your family Avi, you are very nice man too, and I’m sure your father was always very proud of you. Sending a lot of love and blessings to the Rabbi’s family and many friends.I’m thinking of all of you. Love, Jayne (Kravetz) Miller
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Laurie Slavny Decker posted a condolence
Thursday, August 6, 2020
So many memories of Rabbi during my life. How eloquently he spoke at the double Decker Bat Mitzvah for my daughters, his beautiful blessings at the celebration of my parents 50th Anniversary celebration, his heartfelt words of comfort at my father's funeral service, just to mention a few of the moments Rabbi was a part of.
My heart goes out to the entire Kilimnick family at this most difficult time. My his memory always be for a blessing.
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Philnyy7@gmail.com posted a condolence
Thursday, August 6, 2020
A great man! He will be well missed. May his memory be a blessing to family and friends.
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Bonnie Abrams lit a candle
Thursday, August 6, 2020
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Dear Avi, Joseph & Family,
It's hard to find words to express the sorrow for the loss of your beloved father - a spiritual leader of so many. I have a lot of memories of leading services for our Holocaust survivors alongside Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick who had such a deep love and respect for that community as they did for him. And decades before that, I have memories of him sharing the stage with me in 12 Corners Klezmer Band performances. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion & Jerusalem. Your family is in the hearts and prayers of so many in our community...
In Sympathy & Friendship,
Bonnie Abrams
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Gail Rizzo ( Hershkowitz ) posted a condolence
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Rabbi was a wonderful man. My brother enjoyed their many talks. He will always be remembered with fondness and joy
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Karen Fiege planted a tree in memory of Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick
Thursday, August 6, 2020
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Josephine and Simon BraitmN planted a tree in memory of Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick
Thursday, August 6, 2020
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Thursday, August 6, 2020
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