Over 1000 people came for the late night funeral of RivkA, overflowing the building. The large crowd gathered outside and listened to the eulogies via loudspeakers.
Bloggers continue to write about RivkA:
Carl in Jerusalem was at the funeral tonight and wrote about it. [link fixed]
Baila wrote about RivkA.
Batya from MeAnder remembers RivkA.
The "Nad-Ned" blog has a beautiful post with wonderful photos of RivkA.
Frume Sarah writes about RivkA "Across Space and Time"
"Miles to go before I sleep" remembers RivkA...
The eulogies tonight were video-recorded and we hope to post them at some point.
If you write a blogpost about RivkA, please leave the hyperlink address to it in the comments section.
--Jameel
May RivkA's family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Please daven (or send happy thoughts) for the memory of RivkA bat Yishaya HaLevi.
With love and optimism, RivkA's family
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
10 PM Funeral Arrangements (Update)
RivkA's funeral will be at
10 PM this evening
(Saturday night)
10 PM this evening
(Saturday night)
Signs around Jerusalem mistakenly say 8 PM, but the funeral will be at 10 PM.
Davening (prayer times) & Shiva (family condolences) Details:
Shacharit at 7 AM
Mincha at 4:40 PM
Arvit at 5:20 PM
During 12 - 3 PM every day the family will be on a break, so please do not come during those hours.
Visitors should not come later than 9:30 PM, to allow the family for private time as well.
If you need directions to the shiva, you can contact me at muqata@gmail.com
Shavua tov,
Jameel
May RivkA's family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Please daven (or send happy thoughts) for the memory of RivkA bat Yishaya HaLevi.
With love and optimism, RivkA's family
Friday, October 29, 2010
Funeral Arrangements
This post is being continuously updated till after RivkA's funeral/livaya - please go to the bottom for updates.
The funeral for RivkA will be held Saturday evening, Moetzei Shabbat at 10PM.
It will be at the Kehillat Yerushalayim Beit Hesped in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem, across from the Herzog Hospital (on Har Hamenuchot).
Update: The family is looking for friends of RivkA who would like to volunteer to do "shmira" and say tehillim next to RivkA from 4 PM this afternoon (Friday) through Motzei Shabbat at 6 PM at Shaarei Tzedek Hospital (bring warm clothes). Each shift should be between 4-6 hours, based on the number of volunteers.
Shiva information and additional details will be posted.
Map to get to the Beit Hesped (you can click the map and enter in your address to get directions)
View Beit Hesped Kehillat Yerushalayim in a larger map
Update: People speaking at RivkA's funeral are requested to speak in English (if they can) so that RivkA's family from the USA can appreciate your thoughts as well.
Update: As is the Ashkenazic custom in Judaism, after a person dies, they are referred to by their name, and as the son/daughter of their father. Therefore, for those who are praying in her memory, her name is RivkA bat Yishaya HaLevi.
Saturday Night Update: Reminder -- the funeral is at 10 PM, Saturday night, and NOT at 8 PM as it appears on signs around Jerusalem. Shiva information and additional updates posted at the top of the blog. (Or here)
May RivkA's family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for the memory of RivkA bat Yishaya HaLevi.
With love and optimism, RivkA's family
The funeral for RivkA will be held Saturday evening, Moetzei Shabbat at 10PM.
It will be at the Kehillat Yerushalayim Beit Hesped in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem, across from the Herzog Hospital (on Har Hamenuchot).
Update: The family is looking for friends of RivkA who would like to volunteer to do "shmira" and say tehillim next to RivkA from 4 PM this afternoon (Friday) through Motzei Shabbat at 6 PM at Shaarei Tzedek Hospital (bring warm clothes). Each shift should be between 4-6 hours, based on the number of volunteers.
Shiva information and additional details will be posted.
Map to get to the Beit Hesped (you can click the map and enter in your address to get directions)
View Beit Hesped Kehillat Yerushalayim in a larger map
Update: People speaking at RivkA's funeral are requested to speak in English (if they can) so that RivkA's family from the USA can appreciate your thoughts as well.
Update: As is the Ashkenazic custom in Judaism, after a person dies, they are referred to by their name, and as the son/daughter of their father. Therefore, for those who are praying in her memory, her name is RivkA bat Yishaya HaLevi.
Saturday Night Update: Reminder -- the funeral is at 10 PM, Saturday night, and NOT at 8 PM as it appears on signs around Jerusalem. Shiva information and additional updates posted at the top of the blog. (Or here)
May RivkA's family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for the memory of RivkA bat Yishaya HaLevi.
With love and optimism, RivkA's family
Baruch Dayan HaEmet
Baruch Dayan HaEmet - Blessed is the True Judge.
This is the blessing said upon hearing the news of someone's death.
About 11:10 AM this morning (Friday), RivkA passed away.
Funeral plans are in the process, and we'll post them as soon as we know.
May RivkA's family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Please daven (or send happy thoughts) for the memory of RivkA bat Yishaya HaLevi.
With love and optimism,RivkA's family
This is the blessing said upon hearing the news of someone's death.
About 11:10 AM this morning (Friday), RivkA passed away.
Funeral plans are in the process, and we'll post them as soon as we know.
May RivkA's family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Please daven (or send happy thoughts) for the memory of RivkA bat Yishaya HaLevi.
With love and optimism,RivkA's family
Friday Morning Update
8:15 AM -- Friday Morning, Erev Shabbat Chayei Sarah.
Good Morning.
RivkA's resting and her pain management seems to be under control.
For the past day, RivkA is less interactive that she was earlier this week and she is resting almost all the time. Though very weak, RivkA is aware of her surroundings and hears much of what's going on around her.
A few comments from her family:
1. Visitors are encouraged for short stays! However, only 1 or 2 friends are being allowed in at a time, so you may need to wait. The family very much appreciates all her friends coming to visit, because it also helps the family if they need to step away for a minute, as they don't want to leave RivkA unattended. RivkA knows there are people around her, and she takes comfort in that.
2. There is a notebook in RivkA's room. Please ask for it so you can write your thoughts or stories about RivkA in it. RivkA and her family would love to read what you have to say. Moshe has been reading blog comments, emails, and stories from the notebook to RivkA. Private emails can be sent to: thematityas@gmail.com
3. The exact quote from RivkA on Sunday evening was: "I am now in a different state" (RivkA's sister asked that it be corrected.) There is another sentence or 2 she said which we'll try to post at some point.
4. Many people participated in yesterday's "Race for the Cure" event for breast cancer awareness in Jerusalem, and there were people that carried signs with RivkA's name on it or had RivkA's name on their shirts. RivkA and family were very touched by this, and if anyone has photos of those signs/shirts from yesterday, please send them. You can also post them to her wall on facebook (and we'll post them here as well if you don't mind --you can send them to me here as well at: muqata@gmail.com)
Wishing RivkA, her family and friends, a restful and peaceful Shabbat weekend.
--Jameel
PS: Here is an article in today's Jerusalem Post (link updated)
Update: Here's a photo of RivkA's friends at the "Race for the Cure" this past Thursday in Jerusalem.
Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for RivkA bat Teirtzel.With love and optimism,RivkA
Good Morning.
RivkA's resting and her pain management seems to be under control.
For the past day, RivkA is less interactive that she was earlier this week and she is resting almost all the time. Though very weak, RivkA is aware of her surroundings and hears much of what's going on around her.
A few comments from her family:
1. Visitors are encouraged for short stays! However, only 1 or 2 friends are being allowed in at a time, so you may need to wait. The family very much appreciates all her friends coming to visit, because it also helps the family if they need to step away for a minute, as they don't want to leave RivkA unattended. RivkA knows there are people around her, and she takes comfort in that.
2. There is a notebook in RivkA's room. Please ask for it so you can write your thoughts or stories about RivkA in it. RivkA and her family would love to read what you have to say. Moshe has been reading blog comments, emails, and stories from the notebook to RivkA. Private emails can be sent to: thematityas@gmail.com
3. The exact quote from RivkA on Sunday evening was: "I am now in a different state" (RivkA's sister asked that it be corrected.) There is another sentence or 2 she said which we'll try to post at some point.
4. Many people participated in yesterday's "Race for the Cure" event for breast cancer awareness in Jerusalem, and there were people that carried signs with RivkA's name on it or had RivkA's name on their shirts. RivkA and family were very touched by this, and if anyone has photos of those signs/shirts from yesterday, please send them. You can also post them to her wall on facebook (and we'll post them here as well if you don't mind --you can send them to me here as well at: muqata@gmail.com)
Wishing RivkA, her family and friends, a restful and peaceful Shabbat weekend.
--Jameel
PS: Here is an article in today's Jerusalem Post (link updated)
Update: Here's a photo of RivkA's friends at the "Race for the Cure" this past Thursday in Jerusalem.
Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for RivkA bat Teirtzel.With love and optimism,RivkA
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Mid Afternoon Update
Thursday, Mid Afternoon Update, 3:30 PM
RivkA's pain-management doctor reported to Moshe that he believes RivkA's pain is less than before due to the procedure this morning.
RivkA is mostly quiet now or sleeping.
Moshe told RivkA that her blog is now being updated as she requested, so that her many friends can be kept in the loop.
I'm reminded of RivkA's post from 2007, "No Droopy Eyes Please"
--Jameel
Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for RivkA bat Teirtzel.
With love and optimism, RivkA
RivkA's pain-management doctor reported to Moshe that he believes RivkA's pain is less than before due to the procedure this morning.
RivkA is mostly quiet now or sleeping.
Moshe told RivkA that her blog is now being updated as she requested, so that her many friends can be kept in the loop.
I'm reminded of RivkA's post from 2007, "No Droopy Eyes Please"
--Jameel
Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for RivkA bat Teirtzel.
With love and optimism, RivkA
Thursday Morning Update
Good Morning.
RivkA's night was an extension of yesterday, as she was in a lot of pain. The doctors have readjusted her pain management this morning, hoping it will give her some relief. (Will update on this a bit later today)
RivkA isn't as talkative as earlier, but she (and her family) are very appreciate of the friends who come and speak to her for short visits, even if she has her eyes closed.
The JBlogosphere is expressing its care and love for RivkA in blog posts everywhere...here are a few that I found quickly:
Treppenwitz's "Thoughts and Prayers"
Batya's "RivkA on my mind"
Robin's "RivkA Update"
This week's JBlogosphere roundup "Haveil Havalim" was dedicated in honor of RivkA.
In fact, if you google for "RivkA bat Teirtzel" there are over 22,000 results of caring people who are publicizing her name, so that prayers, tehillim, and happy and healing thoughts are directed on her behalf.
If you write a blog post about RivkA, please leave a link to it in the comments section.
Praying that RivkA will have an easier day.
--Jameel
Update: Kudos to all of those running in the "Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure" today in Jerusalem.
"Significant historic sites were lit in pink and hundreds will gather for the first Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® in Israel, as delegates from global and Israeli organizations gather to advance the breast cancer movement in a mission trip to Israel Oct. 25-28.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, is partnering with the City of Jerusalem, Hadassah®, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, and health, science and advocacy organizations for the historic week that will also launch the Israel Breast Cancer Collaborative.
Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for RivkA bat Teirtzel.
With love and optimism, RivkA
RivkA's night was an extension of yesterday, as she was in a lot of pain. The doctors have readjusted her pain management this morning, hoping it will give her some relief. (Will update on this a bit later today)
RivkA isn't as talkative as earlier, but she (and her family) are very appreciate of the friends who come and speak to her for short visits, even if she has her eyes closed.
The JBlogosphere is expressing its care and love for RivkA in blog posts everywhere...here are a few that I found quickly:
Treppenwitz's "Thoughts and Prayers"
Batya's "RivkA on my mind"
Robin's "RivkA Update"
This week's JBlogosphere roundup "Haveil Havalim" was dedicated in honor of RivkA.
In fact, if you google for "RivkA bat Teirtzel" there are over 22,000 results of caring people who are publicizing her name, so that prayers, tehillim, and happy and healing thoughts are directed on her behalf.
If you write a blog post about RivkA, please leave a link to it in the comments section.
Praying that RivkA will have an easier day.
--Jameel
Update: Kudos to all of those running in the "Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure" today in Jerusalem."Significant historic sites were lit in pink and hundreds will gather for the first Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® in Israel, as delegates from global and Israeli organizations gather to advance the breast cancer movement in a mission trip to Israel Oct. 25-28.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, is partnering with the City of Jerusalem, Hadassah®, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, and health, science and advocacy organizations for the historic week that will also launch the Israel Breast Cancer Collaborative.
Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for RivkA bat Teirtzel.
With love and optimism, RivkA
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