At the age of 97, the outstanding Teacher, the ascetic of education, the master of words and memory, Khonya Epstein, passed away from this world. A modest, noble teacher of the Russian language, devoted to the cause of preserving historical truth, he will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew him. Bright and eternal memory to this most worthy of people! His name and deeds will forever remain with us New York Ghetto and Concentration Camp Association
We snatched you from the claws of death... From the cursed disease they couldn't save it. Quietly, in a whisper, tenderly praying, I turn to the Gods timidly... May the earth rest softly on you, May heaven embrace you. People! It's like an insult. Didn’t burn your soul, Don't resort to curses!!!