Arik Ben Yakir was born December 25, 1952 in Iraq to the late Yakov and Helen Abdel Aziz.
He was a professor in the Education field most of his life.
Arik Ben Yakir is survived by his sisters Linda and Vivian who both are in Israel and with the assistance of Rabbi Feiner, took care of their brother and friend thru out the years.
Arik Ben Yakir was laid to rest in Yarkon Cemetery, Israel on Thursday .
Donations in his memory can be made to a charity of ones choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.riversidegordonaventura.com for the Benson family.
Please keep the family in your prayers
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.