I had a great privilege and pleasure to work with Adrienne at the WorkmenÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s Circle/ Arbeter Ring from 2002. She was my dear mentor and friend, always ready to extend a hand with a generous eytse (advice) and shtitse (support). I will always cherish the time spend with her in work and joy at Arbeter Ring and Circle Lodge, Klezkanada and numerous visits of our shuln (schools).

She taught me so much and so many various things, but the most important was Ì¢‰â‰ÛÏ how to remain a mentsh no matter what. She is an emeser (true) symbol of social justice in my eyes. I will never forget, how working on shule curriculums: Yiddish language and culture, Jewish holidays, etc, she would always look for and find an appropriate spot for the social justice element, which would resonate with kids and adults.

She was a tayere neshome, a precious person you could share anything and always get encouragement and support you needed. There was not a single program or problem, including personal ones (sometimes you need to kvetsh) I did not share with Adrienne and itÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s hard to believe I wonÌ¢‰â‰ã¢t be able to do it anymore.

She passed away on the 6th day of Khanike but the likhtlekh (lights) of her inspiration and love for people will always be with us.

Zol zi hobn a likhtikn gan-eydn!

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