Sad, Sad News

(deactivated member)
on 1/3/12 1:46 am

One of our switch brothers has passed away.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4487181/Yehuda/

RIP, Yehuda

Hey Jules
on 1/2/12 11:37 pm

Oh my goodness, I just saw this. How tragic! He was only 23, right?

5'8", 150cm C.C. - HW 289/SW 275/CW 150/GW 164 I ♥ my DS!!!

(deactivated member)
on 1/3/12 12:34 am - Wiesbaden, Germany

DS on 10/08/13

Yes, he was 23. He passed away in his sleep Wednesday night/Thursday morning and was buried on Friday, in accordance with Jewish rites. He was, by birth, a Chabad Lubavitch, although he said on more than one occassion that he was an atheist.

Hey Jules
on 1/3/12 12:59 am

DS on 03/24/09

Thanks for the info, Lisa.

5'8", 150cm C.C. - HW 289/SW 275/CW 150/GW 164 I ♥ my DS!!!

newyorkbitch
on 1/3/12 3:34 am

DS on 03/06/00

He was, by birth, a Jew. His level of observance (or lack thereof) or adherence to the traditions of a sect was his choice...a Jew by birth, an atheist by choice. There are lots and lots of those. Myself included. Being an atheist does not make one not a Jew. One is a Jew by birth...what one believes is by choice. He and I discussed this many many times. His family was and is observant, so they observed Jewish rites and that is what he would have wanted. Just because he didn't believe in the existence of "god" doesn't mean he didn't feel Jewish. Jewish identity is not dependent entirely on belief in "god." I don't believe that "god" exists but I have a very strong Jewish identity.

Barukh dayan emet.

Sher Bear Mama
on 1/3/12 4:57 am

DS on 12/05/11

Well said. My husband and I are both Jewish. He's an athiest--I'm still searching for what I believe in. But we will always be Jewish by birth and by the culture we share.

Yehuda will be miss so much.

Sher--the bear mama

"Just Elizabeth "
on 1/3/12 7:54 am, edited 1/3/12 7:55 am - Houston, TX

DS on 09/16/06

I think Lisa understands this since she is also Jewish.

ETA: I did not say this to provoke you so please do not take it that way.

Elizabeth
Back in the U.S.A.

"I have lost the lumbering hulk that I once was. I don't hide behind my clothes or behind my door. I am part of life's rich tapestry not an observer." Kirmy

(deactivated member)
on 1/3/12 11:28 am - Wiesbaden, Germany

DS on 10/08/13

I believe we are on the same wavelength here. Thank you for the very thorough explanation.

a_new_mii
on 1/3/12 1:05 am - AZ

DS on 04/06/11

Oh My! Great saddness!!
What a kind and compassionate young man!!
He will not be fogotten.

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Dena73
on 1/3/12 3:23 am - Hamilton, NJ

DS on 07/26/10

This is very sad news!!! May he rest in peace!

He will be missed. His kindness will never be forgotten.

Dena

HW 294..... SW 277..... CW 161 ..... GW 160???
DOODLESNJ AND ELLEN G. ARE MY ANGELS R.I.P. Faith...Beautiful Angel 8/26/10, you will be missed by all, gone but never forgotten <3 <3 <3
DENA

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