Testimonials "Rabbi can and does speak directly to the hearts of his congregants because he’s genuine and still a child..." Ronald Hanley BalsonREAD MORE "To say that Rabbi Weissberg has touched my life and my family’s life would be an understatement. His handprint is all over us..." Arnie & Gail BaronREAD MORE "You have been a guide and role model for three generations.  You have represented all that is good about Judaism, Torah and its values..." Randy & Sandy BarrREAD MORE "...I often don't give credit to the proper influences in my life. Unfortunately sometimes lost in the worlds of business and self satisfaction are the truest and most formidable realities...you have always been there." Danny BeiderREAD MORE It’s been almost four decades when Hal said, "Well... It’s time to meet Rabbi Weissberg at Temple Beth-el." Marlys BeiderREAD MORE "Here it is your Birthday and here I am thanking you for the precious gift that you have given me, a gift that I cherish and take with me everywhere I go and infuse in everything I do, the gift of being able to give of myself..." Ken BeiderREAD MORE "The Beswicks will always be grateful to Rabbi and Tamar. They have always been there for the joys of our lives and the sorrows. Not only is Rabbi our Rabbi, but also a special friend..." Doris BeswickREAD MORE "We have truly enjoyed the warmth, spiritual leadership, inspiration and friendship of Rabbi Victor Weissberg. He has touched our lives deeply..." The Brichta FamilyREAD MORE "As one of the few remaining Temple Beth-el members still around to recall Rabbi’s beginnings at the temple, I have always felt an "aura of goodness" emanating around him when in his presence!..." Paul BrownREAD MORE "One of the many talents that Rabbi brought to the congregation was his charisma..." Marvin BurackREAD MORE "The Rabbi always found a way to make Judaism and whatever he was saying about it at that moment, seem very important..." Mitchell BurackREAD MORE "Every important event in my life was conducted by Rabbi Weissberg..." Bess Warady CohenREAD MORE "Thank you so very much for your love and your friendship..." Lil CohenREAD MORE "You made our membership at Temple Beth-el a very warm and spiritual experience..." Joyce (Joycella) & Chuck DantzkerREAD MORE "I look forward to your visit, short as it might be, because you have such a generous heart and reach to so many people who want to see you as well at holiday time...It has been a joy to know you, Rabbi, and the entire Weissberg family..." Annette DicklerREAD MORE "By serving your congregation for the past 50 years, you have touched many lives within the community..." Richard J. Durbin, United States Senator from IllinoisREAD MORE "We feel blessed that Rabbi and Tamar have been a part of our family for over 43 years...How lucky we are!..." Eileen & Art EisenbergREAD MORE "It is difficult if not impossible to write one story to describe how "Rabbi" has touched a life, when I’ve seen him touch the lives of so many. It’s easier to write about his persona, his knowledge of everything Jewish and even everything not Jewish, and his passion for everything he did. Those qualities touched lives every day..." Rob FisherREAD MORE "Indeed, Rabbi Weisberg has served both Temple Beth-el and the Jewish community with incredible conviction and dedication, and we feel extremely honored to have had him play such a special role in our lives for over two generations..." The Freud FamilyREAD MORE "We have so many wonderful memories of growing up at Temple Beth-el. Bar Mitzvahs, High Club, Confirmation and our wedding are all part of special times you have shared with our family..." Pam and Mark Friedman & FamilyREAD MORE "You have shown by word and example why being Jewish is an important way of life; an inspiration for all who love you..." Sander FriedmanREAD MORE "Rabbi had always made sure that I was doing well at home and in my life which made me feel as if he was a grandfather I never had. I am so thankful for all the support he has given me and my father following the passing of my mother and I am thankful for him supporting my father both times when I was at war in Iraq..." Brent Goldstone, SEMPER FI!READ MORE "Rabbi Weissberg has helped my son, Brent, and I get through some very difficult times more than anyone else that I know...A definite bond was created between Rabbi Weissberg and his entire family and Brent. I cannot express in words how much this has meant to me as a father for Brent to have this extended family. My son and I love Rabbi Weissberg a great deal..." Marty GoldstoneREAD MORE "Rabbi Weissberg (aka Reb Victor to some of us), for over 40 years, has been our spiritual leader, our teacher, our confidant, our friend, our co-celebrant at our mitzvahs, our consoler and comforter in times of our sadness..." Ilse & Paul GordonREAD MORE "...I still have the honor of working with a creative, brilliant man, who shares ideas, thoughts and life-long learning with me while still making me feel he couldn’t do it without me. The truth is, we all know we couldn’t do it without him..." Janice HadesmanREAD MORE "Your father is special to us for many reasons.  I am always astounded by his incredible memory..." Barry HerstREAD MORE "How can I relate just one or two heartfelt memories on how you touched my life? You and Tamar are an integral part of my life -- I consider you part of my family..." Dimpy & Jack Holzer-ShoreREAD MORE "We consider ourselves and our family very fortunate to have been a part of your many years of service at Temple Beth-el. We know how lucky we are to have you and your family as our dear friends..." Sandy, Alan, Rachel and Danny JourdanREAD MORE "The Rabbi then stayed at our home, helped with dinner and took care of  anything else we needed  until a relative was able to come and stay with us. Thanks so much for caring..." Marsha Franklin KammREAD MORE "When I think about rabbi what comes to mind is how many times he has responded when called upon..." Marcia, David, Dana and Barry KanarekREAD MORE "Happy Birthday! As you reach this wonderful milestone, I am proud to join others in recognizing your years of service to our community..." Mark Kirk, United States Congressman from IllinoisREAD MORE "It is difficult to write succinctly about how Rabbi Weissberg has touched my life, because he has played an important role in it for 47 years!...I can never adequately thank Rabbi Weissberg for all that he has done for my family and me..." Elaine KoffmanREAD MORE "Your standards and ethics have always been far, far above any other person I have known. You are always striving, not only to give heartfelt warmth and comfort to all, but to continue to study and learn, study and learn, study and learn..." Herb & Rochelle KrantzREAD MORE "How quaint and comfortable Rabbi made everyone feel as we gathered to pray and be together. Those nights, with the warmth Rabbi showed, will always be a lasting memory for us..." Laurie & Eddie LevyREAD MORE "We thank you Rabbi for who and what you are.  You not only have blessed us by being part of our family, but you have been blessed by -od.  May health and happiness follow you always..." Jerry, Sandy, Michael, and Jason LewisREAD MORE "...you have always had a powerful presence and had a hand in shaping my young life in ways that are still with me now..." Gail Sussman MillerREAD MORE "...I have met many octogenarians, but few who have affected as many lives as you have. I am inspired when I think about all that you have done and experienced in your years..." Barak Obama, United States Senator from IllinoisREAD MORE "Thank you Rabbi Weissberg for being such a prominent and  influential part in the life of our family over the last 43 years...I can't imagine how I would have gotten through those most difficult times in my life had it not been for you as "my rock and anchor." Renee RepkinREAD MORE "I just wanted to thank you for being such a big part of my life. When I think back on my childhood you stand out in my mind in a good and peaceful way..." Kelly, Mike, Samara, Hal and Jacoby RubinREAD MORE "Indelible Impressions that Rabbi Weissberg has made on our family and his lasting contributions to our personal expression of faith..." Len & Audrey RubinREAD MORE "We deeply appreciate the simchas and sad times when you and Tamar were there..." Jeanne & Earl SachnoffREAD MORE "You are a wonderful role model for learning, for dreaming, and for enthusiasm for life!..." Susan SchneiderREAD MORE "I greatly respect Rabbi Weissberg for the time, when working against huge odds, he was very instrumental in moving Temple Beth-el from Touhy Avenue to the promised land in Northbrook. What would Temple Beth-el be like and look like if he hadn't had the foresight to move us at that time?..." Norman SussmanREAD MORE "Rabbi: I am grateful that I lead an active and very fulfilling Jewish life in Princeton, New Jersey, and want you to know that you had a great role in shaping the Jew I am today..." Sandy SussmanREAD MORE "I was so proud to read that speech on the day of my Bar Mitzvah, knowing that Rabbi Weissberg had put so much effort into it..." Paul TemplerREAD MORE "We love you and wish you many, many more years of health and happiness..." Richard & Diane TemplerREAD MORE "For almost 35 years our family has been blessed with the love and wisdom of Rabbi Weissberg. He has been a wonderful friend and spiritual advisor who has been there for us always..." The WeinersREAD MORE "Little did I realize when I joined Temple Beth-el almost 50 years ago, how our families would become intertwined. Not only did you become our spiritual leader, but you and Tamar became close friends as well..." Gloria WeiserREAD MORE "How Do We Love Thee Let Us Count The Ways...You have always been there for us in good times and bad..." Eileen and Alex WeiszREAD MORE "You are a master of complication.  A strong and determined leader with an amazing memory..." Gail WitlinREAD MORE "Legacy is not what you leave behind, it is what others take away from you...My most important memory or what I am taking away from you is the strong will you have combined with the personal touch..." Jack L. WitlinREAD MORE "We love you for who you are, for what you mean to our family, for your friendship, your kindness, your caring, and just being Rabbi Weissberg, my Rabbi my whole life and our family's Rabbi..." The Wolken FamilyREAD MORE © 2007 RabbiWeissberg.com | All Rights Reserved