Moise David Israel

This is my grandfather. He was the Chief Rabbi of Rhodes Island, Greece.

Ronnie, my new-found cousin, sent to me this painting he created from an old photograph. It arrived yesterday on a CD from London.

I reach for a copy of the Old Testament, published in 1939, that was given to me by my father. At the back of the book, Ezekiel Israel (my father) inscribed in fountain pen ink his genealogy stating that he was born in 1894.  In the "autographs" section my brother signed his name: Harry Terence Israel, 17th April 1944. Underneath I signed mine as a thirteen year old girl: Tamar Israel, 29th August, 1963.

The name of my grandfather is hard for me to read. I am not sure of the first name. I think it might be Hezkjah.

Moise David Israel is clearer.

I am inspired about Stories for the Infinite Future.

I dedicate this post to Shimon Israel, Ronnie Israel, and Gilad Barkan with love.

Comments

[Julie]

Where I went from this story was to Ronnie's professional site - "so touching in its majesty" - what glory! Thank you for the link.

[Ella]

Fascinating story. And such a fascinating family seem you have Tamar.

[Ella]

Sorry about that messy grammar!

[Adriana Bliss]

It's my goal to put some of my journal writings and pictures and family stories in print, a scrapbook at least, or maybe I'll go to the expense of something more - but the busy-ness of life stops me. Time clicks by for sure and people will fade.

[Leanne]

On the other hand, thanks for new technology, such as digital camera, scanner and, blogs that helps save our memories of those we love.

[Tamar]

Thanks so much for sharing this painting with me - and, especially, your comments.

[franchini]

Thank you for these great links Tamar. I hadn't considered saving blog material for the future but it would save our descendants a lot of effort. My father is researching our family history at the moment and he's finding it really difficult because information is so difficult to come by, or threads he does have can't be continued.