In Memoriam: Lana Schwebel

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of our former colleague Lana Schwebel, who died suddenly on Saturday, July 7 while traveling abroad. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 11 in Forest Hills, NY.

From 2002 until 2006 she was assistant professor of religion and literature at the Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School. From 2006 until her death she was assistant professor of English at Stern College of Yeshiva University. She is survived by her parents, Philip and Lilly Schwebel, and her sisters Elizabeth (Mrs. Shalom Wind) and Pamela (Mrs. Gary Swickley).

Her lively intellect, quick wit, verve, and irrepressible spirit are gratefully remembered by the faculty, students, and staff who were fortunate enough to work and study with her here. In Lana Schwebel we have lost a colleague, mentor, and a charming and loving friend.

Contributions in her memory may be made to

Yeshiva University (www.yu.edu)

Barnard College (www.barnard.columbia.edu)

Chabad of Irkutsk (www.fjc.ru/irkutsk)

or to the charity of your choice.

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