Regina “Rachel” (Taube) Berger
BERGER: Regina “Rachel” (Taube) Berger, of Rehovot, Israel, passed away Oct. 18, 2022. Regina is survived by her husband, Marc Berger; their children and grandchildren; and her sister Nina and brother Bentzion. Regina, 68, was the eldest daughter of Cantor Moshe and Mrs. Bertha Taube (Regina’s father was saved from the Holocaust as a member of Schindler’s List and fought in Israel’s Independence War; her mother served as a nurse during the war). Regina was born in Jerusalem, then traveled at the age of 4 with her parents to New York, eventually settling in Pittsburgh, where her father served for decades as cantor of the Beth Shalom Congregation. Regina graduated from Hillel Academy High School and then studied dance therapy at Stern College for Women and New York University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree. In 1974, Regina married Marc Berger (also an alumnus of Hillel in Pittsburgh), and after short periods in Pittsburgh; Madison, Wisconsin; and Atlanta, Georgia, they settled in Rehovot, Israel, where they have raised their family and have both been active members of their community. Regina, an accomplished musician, founded the program in musical therapy at the Sinai School for Special Needs Children in Ramla, where she was beloved by her students and worked for more than 40 years, eventually receiving a Lifetime Achievement award at her retirement in 2021. Regina, a longtime member of the Israel Hospital Clowns service, brought cheer to children in hospitals throughout Israel. Regina was also known to her family and friends for her crafts, her inspirational writings, and for her positive outlook toward life, bringing happiness to many. A private funeral was held in Israel. PJC
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