From Micah Kleid (Baltimore, MD)
While thinking about Rabbi Loeb last night, I remembered three other memories of my time with him. Three times Rabbi Loeb took me out to lunch in Baltimore during the workday while I was working at Beth El. Once was when we were sick of the Beth EL lunches, so he and I went to an amazing pizza place near Patterson Park. The other was when I made a comment about Little Italy and he said there was only one good restaurant in Little Italy and he took me for lunch there with Art Wien. And the third was when I won a USCJ award for my work with The Voice and he took me, Eyal and Rabbi Saroken out to lunch in Pikesville. All three times were such a joy, not only because no meal with Rabbi Loeb was ever a bad one, but because spending time with him outside of work was always something special.
From The Tannebaum Family (Baltimore, MD)
Jeff and Dan attended Hebrew school,and after graduation, Rabbi Loeb officiated at both their Bar Mitzvahs. He always made us feel welcomed and comfortable, and was always available for advice and counseling. This was especially needed when our beloved husband and father, Stan, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 1988. Rabbi Loeb offered needed advice and when finally in June, 1990, when Stan passed away, Rabbi Loeb delivered a eulogy which truly captured the essence of the man. That was his gift. He has since officiated at a baby naming for Jessica. We will miss him very much.
From Irwin Eagle (Owings Mills, MD)
My wife and I knew the Rabbi for over thirty years and always were waiting for his next sermon.We went to eastern Europe with and got to know him on a personal and him found him a remarkable person in knowledge and wisdom.I met him last in his office and asked if were in town and I passed away would he do my service, his reply was yes he woul if he lived longer then me. In a way I won and lost at the same time. We will always remember him and cherish his memory by saying yizcor for him.
From Sylvia and Stan (Baltimore, MD)
You will sorely missed. Our lives wre made richer by your presence.
From Stella Gold (Baltimore, MD)
I remember when Rabbi Loeb first came to Beth El, and shortly after when I was widowed with two daughters ages 12 and 13 when I was 36. His presence meant so much to each of us. My children plan to come from out of town for the funeral. And I remember over a period of several years when we established the Seltzer Lecture Fund in memory of my deceased parents, Dr. Morris and Jeanette Seltzer, how Rabbi Loeb worked on getting effective nationally known speakers. In his Study, I saw first hand , a forceful and energetic savant with resources all over the country, at his fingertips, committed to doing even more than expected, calling and E-mailing before my eyes , getting prompt respectful action- securing James Carroll, Dr. Susanna Heschel, and Dr. Harold Kushner on separate occasions. I remember Rabbi Loeb bringing Dr. Kushner to our home from the airport because he wanted to provide us the personal opportunity of meeting and spending some private time with him. Rabb i Loeb was known to go out of his way.He was a man of heart and intellect that made the Beth El pulpit a draw in the community, and his message was always memorable. He knew how to recognize the essence of things in an instant, and he could tune in to the heart of any matter. He knew what to do, how to do it, and how to make a lasting impact for the good, which lives after him.
From Jane Ennis (London, UK)
I am sorry to hear of this....I met Mark Loeb many years ago in London, when he came here to see LOHENGRIN and obtained a complimentary ticket for me.He will be sadly missed on both sides of the Atlantic.
From Ken Morgen (Hunt Valley, MD)
Despite the his lofty position and reputation, Mark was a down-to-earth, plain-spoken man who was never at a loss to find the right words to comfort, inspire and educate. He embraced controversial issues with courage and conviction and exemplified how others could do the same to fulfill T'kun Olam. He was magnificent in the pulpit and will be greatly missed.
From Pamela Horton Canepa (Milan, Italy)
As a member of Congregation Beth Shalom in Milan Italy, my family and I were blessed to attend our Rosh Hashanah dinner and High Holyday services in Milan with Rabbi Loeb. His short time here deeply touched not only my family, but every congregant and visitor who attended services. If only we had had the time to enrich our small synagogue with his diversity and wealth of knowledge. I was truly looking forward to learning and working with him for our future here in Milan.
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