She was born in 1934 in Paris, and as a Jewish child was hidden after the Germans occupied France. She and her younger sisters lived in a convent outside of Paris for several years; this saved their lives. Think about that for a moment, being 5 or 6 years old and going into hiding for several years and looking after her younger siblings. To say she was a survivor is an understatement.
After the war, she did not get a chance to finish school. She emigrated to the U.S. when she was 20, learned English, got married, had children. While raising her two daughters, she got her GED at age 29 and then went on to get two masters degrees and an ABD (All But Dissertation) PhD. She made it her life's work to teach others language and music. Her students ranged in age from 6-76. Even in her last challenging months, she gave daily piano lessons to her caregiver.
She is a published poet who’s poems have been set to music and performed at numerous prestigious institutions.
As a teacher, a mother, a wife, a sister, an aunt, a daughter, a mother-in-law, a neighbor and friend, she touched and changed an uncountable number of lives, all in positive ways. Despite her many life challenges, she never lost her love of life or her faith in others.
She was a force of life and love who was adored by many. She did not just “survive.” She mastered, she conquered, she gave generously and selflessly and she did it with grace and elegance. She truly made the world a better place.
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