Sidney Greenberg

GREENBERG RABBI SIDNEY GREENBERG, March 31, 2003. A gentle, dedicated servant of God who embraced all that was Jewish and life affirming. Founding Rabbi of Temple Sinai, Philadelphia and Dresher PA, where he served for 53 years. ``A Rabbi's Rabbi', one of the most outstanding preachers of his generation. His legacy of sermonic gems fills volumes; his prayer books serve congregations throughout the world. He shared his life with his beloved partner Hilda for 60 years, and was the devoted father of Shira Ruskay, z'l, Reena Keren and Adena Greenberg, cherished father-in-law of John Ruskay and Shlomi Liran. He was adored and will be missed by 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, and countless friends and congregants. His wisdom and love touched all who knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to Services 12 Noon Tuesday, April 1 2003 at Congregation Ansche Chesed, 100th St. and West End Ave., New York. The family respectfully requests that contributions in his memory be made to Akim, c/o The Rabbi Sidney and Hilda Greenberg Foundation, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch St., Phila. PA 19103-1394. (JOSEPH LEVINE and SON,www.levinefuneral.com)