The Rabbis of the Jersey Shore Orthodox Rabbinate would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Emily Labaton and entire Labaton family on their tragic loss. Rabbi Labaton was a devoted husband, son, brother, father and grandfather.
May the praises and memories shared by the members of the community and the Jewish world beyond be a source of comfort and consolation. His valiant struggle, and his deep drive to carry on with all of his many activities despite his personal nisayon, was an inspiration to all who came in contact with him. Only a special, driven person can choose to carry on, striving to do the maximum, while refusing to be held back by the challenges that he faced.
As a member of our group of the JSOR, Rabbi Labaton, alav HaShalom, was an active member of our organization for over twenty five years. He participated in countless meetings, gave his encouragement and very much wanted to be a part of the unifying goal of providing Kosher food to the Jewish Community of the Jersey Shore. The Rabbi was also very supportive of the activities of the JS CommUnity, the organization that strives to unite the members of the different Jersey Shore Synagogues.
As the Rabbi of Congregation of Magen David Of West Deal, Rabbi Labaton was a devoted and beloved leader. His dedication and his love of teaching attracted multitudes of students of all ages. His decades of teaching in the Hillel Yeshiva were another of his many achievements. There too, his influence left a special mark on generations of young students.
The outpouring of the many people whose lives were touched by Rabbi Labaton was evident at the massive funeral, where many stood outside in the cold, just to feel a part and to pay their last farewell. It is a testament to how much the Rabbi will be missed by the Jersey Shore community and by the
Sephardic community at large.
Y’he Zichro Baruch
by Rabbi Isaac Farhi
