An appreciation note from the Cultural and Israel Program Director at the Jewish Community Center in York Pennsylvania following Dr Brook's talk on May 5, 2014.
Dear Dr. Brook,
In all of my years in presenting speakers here at the York JCC, never has anyone held the audience in such rapt attention as you did.
We are all deeply appreciative of your life experiences and the message you presented in such a wonderful way.
Thank you so much for sharing your story -- and that of Israel and those who put themselves in harm's way.
Sincerely,
Linda Seligson
Cultural and Israel Program Director
York Jewish Community Center
2000 Hollywood Drive | York, PA 17403
An appreciation note from the Israel Program Director at Temple Shaaray Tefila, Manhattan, New York, following Dr Brook's talk on May 19, 2014
Dr. Brook,
Thank you very much for such a meaningful and inspiring event.
I knew it would be great, but I didn't realize how great. Everyone came up to me that night and afterwards and told me how meaningful and moving your talk was, and how much they learned about the war which they thought they knew.
I wish you all the best and thank you again for such a great experience that will not be forgotten.
L'Hitraot
Dan Adler
Israeli Programs Director
Temple Shaarai Tefila
Manhatten , New York, 10075
An appreciation note from Rabbi Larry Raphael, Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco following Dr Brook's talk on April 25, 2014
Itzhak...Thanks so much for your wonderful presentation. Everyone thought very highly of it .
Again, thanks.
Larry RaphaelSenior Rabbi
Congregation Sherith Israel
2266 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
rabbiraphael@sherithisrael.org
An appreciation note from Rabbi Hauer, Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Congregation, Baltimore, following Dr Brook's talk on Dec 7, 2013
Dr. Brook:
Thank you again for your wonderful and valuable presentation last night. It was informative and insightful. The feedback was excellent. You are an inspiring person!
We have made a contribution in your honor to Beit HaLochem.
Please feel free to use us as a reference for future presentations.
Kol tuv!!
Rabbi Moshe Hauer
Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Congregation,
Baltimore, Maryland, 21215
mhauer@bjsz.org
mhauer@bjsz.org
An appreciation note from Rabbi Vaisberg, Temple Emanu-El , Edison New Jersey, following Dr Brook's talk on Oct 11, 2014
Thank you for coming here to speak last week, people thought that your presentation was fascinating and really appreciated your coming here.
Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg M.A.R.E., M.A.H.L.
Thank you for your participation. Our membership loved hearing from you and I was thrilled.
Temple Emanu-El
100 James Street
Edison, NJ, 08820
rabbivaisberg@edisontemple.org
An appreciation note from Susan J lafer, President, Florida Central Hadassah, , following Dr Brook's talk on April 19, 2015
Susan J Lafer
President, Florida Central Hadassah
The Womens Zionist Organization of America
3118 Causeway Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33759
SLafer@hadassah.org
SLafer@hadassah.org
An appreciation
note from Rabbi Richard Spiegel, Etz Chaim Temple , Thousand Oaks, California, , following Dr. Brook's talk on May15, 2015.
Thanks you so
much for your recent appearance at Temple Etz Chaim to speak about the Yom Kippur
War. Your message was very powerful and you truly inspired all of us who heard
you.
I hope we will have
the opportunity to hear you again-perhaps to hear about your experience as a
throat cancer survivor.
Rabbi Richard
Spiegel
Etz Chaim
Temple
Thousand Oaks,
California, 91360
rabbi@templeetzchaim.org
An
appreciation note from Rabbi Michele Paskow, Congregation B'nai Emet, Simi Valley,
CA, following Dr Brook's talk on March 6, 2016
Thank
you so much for coming to our synagogue on Sunday evening and sharing your
experiences and insights on the Yom Kippur War.
You gave a very interesting and moving presentation. I look forward to reading your book.
I
sent in the money collected for the FIDV with a note explaining that it was
collected from your speaking event.
With
much thanks,
Rabbi
Michele Paskow
Congregation
B'nai Emet, Simi
Valley, CA
michmich805@gmail.com
An appreciation note from Julie Newburg, Hadassah Northeast, Boston MA, following Dr Brook's talk on May 1, 2016
Thank
you so much for giving Hadassah Northeast your time yesterday. It was very powerful to hear your story and
learn about the Yom Kippur War from your unique perspective. I believe that everyone walked out of the
room feeling moved about this important part of Jewish and Israeli
history.
We feel privileged that we got to meet you and learn from you.
We feel privileged that we got to meet you and learn from you.
Sincerely,
Julie
Newburg
Managing
Director Hadassah Northeast Hadassah
The
Women’s Zionist Organization of America
1320
Centre Street, Suite 205, Newton Centre, MA
02459
T 781.455.9055
JNewburg@hadassah.org
An appreciation note from Monte Maline, Temple Emanuel Kensington Maryland Brotherhood Board following Dr. Brook's talk on January 20, 2017
An appreciation note from Monte Maline, Temple Emanuel Kensington Maryland Brotherhood Board following Dr. Brook's talk on January 20, 2017
Dr.
Brook,
On
behalf of the Temple Emanuel brotherhood, I wanted to pass on our thanks and
appreciation for your visit last Friday. It was a terrific talk - and I think
you could see that we were all listening with rapt attention to your every
word. It was instructive, and your personal narrative could not have been more
compelling.
Thank
you again, and I look forward to reading your book.
Monte
Maline
Temple
Emanuel Brotherhood Board Kensington Maryland
montemallin@gmail.com
An appreciation note from Marlene Hollander Program Director, Tiferet Bet Israel, Blue Bell, PA following Dr. Brook's talk on February 5, 2017
Dr.
Brook,
Thank
you very much for coming and sharing your amazing story! The congregants who
attended were so delighted with everything you had to say. It was a wonderful
program! Again, many thanks!
Marlene
Hollander
Program
Director and Youth Advisor
Tiferet
Bet Israel
Blue
Bell, PA 19422
programdirector@tbibluebell.org
programdirector@tbibluebell.org
www.tbibluebell.org
An appreciation note from Rabbi Sariel Malitzky, Congregation Ohr Torah, Highland Park, New Jersey, following Dr. Brook's talk on February 5, 2017
Dr, Brook,
An appreciation note from Rabbi Sariel Malitzky, Congregation Ohr Torah, Highland Park, New Jersey, following Dr. Brook's talk on February 5, 2017
Dr, Brook,
Thank you so much for the outstanding presentation last night. It was absolutely fascinating, interesting, and really inspiring as well.
I began reading your book last night and I could not put it down.
May you continue in good health to engage and inspire audiences all over the world.
Be well,
Rabbi Sariel Malitzky
Congregation Ohr Torah
Edison - Highland Park, NJ
sariel.malitzky@gmail.com
http://ohrtorah.net/
An appreciation letter from Rabbi M. H. Berkowitz, Bnai Istrael Congregation, Rockville Maryland. October,25 2019.
An appreciation note from Bet El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria, Virginia. January 12, 2020.
Dear Dr. Brook,
An appreciation letter from Rabbi M. H. Berkowitz, Bnai Istrael Congregation, Rockville Maryland. October,25 2019.
An appreciation note from Bet El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria, Virginia. January 12, 2020.
Dear Dr. Brook,
Thank you so much for your presentation at Beth El today.
I was moved by it, as were members of our congregation. As someone observed there was not a pin drop to be heard in our social hall.
You conveyed so meaningfully what it was like to be in in the Yom Kippur war and, as a physician, how the war impacted the soldiers. Of course, you also spoke about the war’s impact on the civilian population. What a high percentage of casualties for such a small country. My takeaway is that we should engage in war only as a very last resort. We pay a very high price for it.
My very best wishes to you and your family,
Ron
Ron Sturman
Bet El Brotherhood Vice President
rgsturman@msn.com
(703) 820-7864
(703) 801-8552 Cell
An appreciation note from John Cable, Chicago Loop Synagogue, Illinois, following Dr. Brook's presentation on September 24, 2020.
Shalom Dr. Brook. I am one of the many fortunate individuals who was blessed to hear your stirring talk on the Yom Kippur War earlier this week in a zoom session for the Loop Synagogue in Chicago.
Words cannot adequately express how deeply moved and inspired I was by your affecting words. I’m a tough, stoic cookie who rarely displays my emotions, but even I was deeply stirred by your moving narrative. Anyone who was not so moved has no heart.
You are a true mensch who instills such pride in being part of such a sacred heritage. As such, you are owed a huge debt of gratitude: Therefore, thank you for your service both in the IDF and the US Armed Forces, as well as all you have contributed to the medical world.
I’m sure this time of year is not easy for you, as it conjures up all sorts of horrific memories from the Yom Kippur War. But hopefully you can take solace in the knowledge that you and your comrades in arms have bequeathed such a noble legacy, befitting of the best of the Jewish people.
G’mar Hatima Tova,
John Cable
drjhcable@aol.com
Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington 4/23/23
Thanks so much for your very educational and inspiring presentation, Dr. Brook. I particularly appreciated your perspectives about dealing with PTSD in the field and fighting cancer being similar to fighting a war.
Rabbi Dovid Rosenbaum and Bob Levi
YISE, Adult Education
