It saddens my heart
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Sam Greene was the first volunteer at the Judaica Sound Archives.
Sam Greene
Jan. 11, 1923 – Feb. 8, 2012
It saddens my heart to think that Sam will no longer be here at the Judaica Sound Archives. Sam Greene was a dedicated JSA volunteer who began offering his assistance in 2002. He unpacked recordings, examined them and checked databases. Because of his language skills he was often called upon to provide English translations of Yiddish, Hebrew or German songs and text.
Sam was a wonderful singer and would often spontaneously serenade us with songs. Always upbeat, pleasant and fun to be around, the JSA volunteers and staff looked forward to his visits. Sam made me smile. As a survivor of the Holocaust he was very familiar with difficult times. Yet, he cherished life and and enjoyed sharing his good humor with all those around him. Sam was especially fond of this song, Der Rebbe Elimelech.
Here is how JSA sound technician, Ben Roth-Aroni, remembers him.” Sam was already volunteering at the JSA when I first got here in 2004. I liked him right away. He was warm and friendly and there was something about his voice that welcomed you. I especially looked forward to the days that he would volunteer so I could speak some Hebrew with him which was great. He loved to help me with translations and I was always happy for the help. It was obvious how much he enjoyed his work – always singing along with songs that needed to be identified. I will miss him terribly and remember him with love.”
Sam Green is survived by his daughter, his son, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He brought smiles to so many. He will be very missed.
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