In Memory of Susan Gerson z"l

Message aux sponsors

With deep sadness, we mourn the passing of Susan Gerson, beloved mother of our chairman, Mark Gerson, and a devoted supporter of United Hatzalah.


Susan was an incredible person whom I had the privilege of knowing for over 20 years. She was a pure neshama, someone who radiated kindness, love for every human being, and a deep connection to Israel and her Jewish heritage. Her generosity and warmth touched so many lives, and her impact will not be forgotten.


We have created this page to provide an opportunity to make a donation in Susan's name and as a way to ensure that Susan’s legacy lives on through acts of kindness and saving lives.


May her memory be a blessing.

- Eli Beer

46 donateurs

$ 500 Judith and Elie Pieprz donated $500
It is with sadness and gratitude that I write regarding the passing of Susan Gerson. I knew 'Mrs. Gerson' as the mother of my dear friend Mark for my entire life. I cannot remember a time when she was not a part of the community of people supporting and educating me. I recall a time in particular where I was struggling with reading Anna Karenina after college. I just couldn't seem to get into a rhythm with the novel and was deeply frustrated. Mrs. Gerson reminded me that reading this novel on the way to work on the DC Metro was a privilege. I was in a conversation with one of the greatest minds the world had ever produced. I had loved Tolstoy in my high school Russian Literature class with Mr. Gordon, and she remembered that clearly. "This is a long and detailed conversation with Tolstoy, Judy, not a short one like 'The Death of Ivan Illyich.' Are you not interested in a detailed conversation with Leo Tolstoy?" Needless to say, I came to appreciate the novel. Mrs. Gerson was not just an educated, literary woman. She was an educated and literary Jewish woman. She always found a way to connect literature to Judaism and Judaism to literature. Being the 'People of the Book' was the highest praise Mrs. Gerson could ever have aspired to. It is partially with her urging that I came to study my religion in more depth and detail. While I mourn her passing, I celebrate her life. What a privilege to have had a multi-year dialogue with both Susan Gerson and Leo Tolstoy in one life.
20 days ago
$ 185 Mike Brown donated $184.50
Mark, may the memory of your mother be a blessing.
24 days ago
$ 123 Jonathan Waldman donated $123
Susan was always the lady I sought to speak to at the family gatherings. ז׳׳ל
24 days ago
$ 360 Rhonda Kirschner donated $360
Dear Gerson family, Susan was a very dear friend to me. Every Shabbat for the past five years, I had a conversation with Susan and Michael during Torah Study Schmooze and I enjoyed studying Torah with her. I miss her wisdom, her insights, her vast knowledge, and her kindness. I hope my contribution in Susan’s memory will save a life.
25 days ago
$ 500 G. Gus Gardner donated $500
As with Reu
25 days ago
$ 54 Jason Poling donated $54
26 days ago
$ 180 David and Laura Kleinhandler donated $180
Love to the gersons
1 month ago
$ 54 Lisanne Weinberg and Arthur Lubitz donated $54
What an amazing life. May your mother's memory be a blessing.
1 month ago
$ 2K Heller Family donated $1,845
We are so sorry for your family’s loss. We are thinking of you in this difficult time and sending our love. ❤️ Sandy, Jill, Julia, and Luke
1 month ago

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