My heart goes out to the entire Harkavy family upon the loss of Daniel. I first learned about it tonight (5/3/26) at a UFT Retiree meeting. I was shocked and saddened.  I first became a teacher in Feb. of 2010 after my Health Department agency was eliminated. I was sent to mentor under Daniel at Brooklyn Tech in late 2009. He was both extremely kind and helpful to me, for which I am eternally grateful.  I am fortunate that as a UFT retiree delegate, I had the opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to him for all that he did for me. His loss is a tremendous loss for all of us. May his memory be for a blessing, and his soul be bound in the eternal bond of life. "ת"נ"צ"ב"ה

Daniel was one of my co-comrades  in the drive for democratization of the United Federation of Teachers. 

I knew him as an ethical, thoughtful,  and dedicated man who, in spite of poor health, contributed his all to this end. 

Daniel was also a wit, who always tried to make the best of a bad situation. 

Our movement will miss him tremendously, both as a personal friend and steadfast activist.

Long ago, Harold and I moved into our home and much to our delight, our lifelong neighbors turned out to be Ira and Roberta Harkavy and their boys.  Ira and Harold grew up together at Cejwin.  The rest is a story of two families whose lives intertwined for more than six decades. That would include Passover Seders, Hanukkah Celebrations, Public School, Hebrew School and of course, summers at Cejwin.  But it was the simple moments that made our families special.  When we saw each other on the block, in our homes or in Shul, it usually led to a long conversation about anything and everything.  Today, I am the only parent left and it is painful to see the loss of one of our boys.  My hope on behalf of Ira, Roberta and Daniel, is that everyone will get together and support Jody and Ethan with the same care and love Daniel would have given them.  Ethan is much too young to have lost his dad.  May Daniel's memory be a blessing to his family and all who cherished him.

I first met the Harkavy family on my first day at Cejwin Camps in 1971. Steve was to become a lifelong friend and bunk mate. Roberta was to be my camp mother. And Ira was well just Ira! When I met Daniel he he was cut from the same mold as his father. I knew Daniel primarily as a waterfront, counselor, hard-working and diligent it was my pleasure to know Daniel for many years. I will truly miss him. Rest in peace, my friend.

My condolences to the entire Harkavy family I was so sorry to hear of Danny's passing! I remember him well from my summers at Cejwin Camps! I was his CIT back in 1971 when he was 8yrs old! He was a good kid, always inquisitive about things and a great camper and it was a pleasure to be a part of his life at that time! Later on in my Cejwin years I saw him grow into the fine man he became! May the days ahead bring your family comfort and peace and please watch over us all! RIP my friend!

Our sincere condolences, Jody and Ethan. Keeping you both and your families in our prayers and thoughts at this very difficult time. 
Barb, Raul and Mike Cailteux-Zevallos

Dear Jody, our deepest condolences to you and your family. The Kosanoviches are so indebted to Dan for his friendship, imparting of wisdom and representation of what it means to be an exemplary human. We will never forget.

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Daniel Harkavy

December 25, 1962 – February 20, 2026

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