Long-time AJL members will recall with fondness Dr. Maurice (aka Murray) Tuchman, who has just passed away. Murray was active in AJL; after he retired from his position at Hebrew College (Boston) he became a professional appraiser of Judaica books and manuscripts. Professor Jonathan Sarna, of Brandeis University, has posted the following obituary in H-JUDAIC:
H-Judaic is saddened to learn of the passing January 1 of Dr. Murray Tuchman (1936-2022), who for thirty-six years served as Director of the Library, at the Boston Hebrew College. Born in Brooklyn, Dr. Tuchman graduated from Brooklyn College and earned his Doctorate in Information and Library Science from Simmons. During his tenure, he worked to build the Hebrew College library on Hawes Street into one of the best Jewish community libraries in the United States. Generations of Hebrew College students, faculty and alumni, along with others in the Boston area, benefited from his quiet, calm demeanor, helpfulness, and learning. Following his retirement, Dr. Tuchman volunteered for the Boston Literacy Coalition. His family reports that he enjoyed "a long and full life that included world travels, satisfying work, interesting hobbies and the love and company of family and friends." For a full obituary, see https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mdislander.com/obituary/murray-tuchman__;!!KGKeukY!kuENeQ_TFIyHnEDllFxC088XQQSg2sDO-vNSiHUD91Q09CZyHQUDkReJZZayd7odB3I21t1sRchW$ . We extend deepest condolences to Helene Tuchman and the entire Tuchman family, as well as to his Hebrew College colleagues, alumni, and to all those who benefited from the library that he did so much to build. Jonathan D. Sarna Zachary Zachary M. Baker zba...@stanford.edu<mailto:zba...@stanford.edu> zekhar...@gmail.com<mailto:zekhar...@gmail.com>
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