Rabbi Daniel Grossman
1951 – 2022
We mourn the loss of Rabbi Daniel Grossman, beloved teacher, father and husband, who passed on August 2nd, 2022 at the age of 71. Rabbi Grossman is survived by his wife Dr. Elayne Robinson Grossman, his son Sam Grossman, daughter Rabbi Miriam Grossman and son-in-law Jeremy Siegman and granddaughter Shayna. He is also survived by his brother Dr. Larry Grossman, sister-in-law Joanne Grossman and a cherished extended family.
Born July 24, 1951 to Jackie and Murray Grossman in Philadelphia PA, he was an infant survivor of the RH factor. Rabbi Grossman was a lifelong lover of music, storytelling and Jewish community. He graduated Temple University with a B.A. in religion in 1973 and was later ordained at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 1978. He was a cherished leader in Jewish disability and deaf inclusion efforts. Rabbi Grossman was a pulpit rabbi for over 40 years, the majority of them at Adath Israel in Lawrenceville, NJ. As a rabbi his passions were adult education, disability inclusion, and serving families in times of loss.
Rabbi Grossman will be missed by many. May his memory be for a blessing.
Funeral services are 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 3, at Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ. For details on how to view the funeral service livestream contact Adath Israel Congregation.
Burial to follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park in Trevose, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to: the American Kidney Fund, Sharim v’Sharot, Adath Israel Congregation, and Congregation Kol Emet
Arrangements are by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel.
We will miss him. A real mensch. He led funeral services for Regina. He married Joan and me. He was a advisor and friend. Rest in piece Rabbi.
An amazing friend, wonderful mentor, and a phenomenal spiritual leader with a heart of gold. He was the heart and soul of Adath Israel for many years. It was a privilege to work with him and know him. He Bat Mitzvahed my three daughters and was an integral part of my family’s Jewish life for many years. Our hearts and prayers are with Elayne, Sam and Miriam.
Rabbi Grossman was a gem. He would come to my events at Congregation Beth Chaim and give talks about Jews in Hollywood and Literature. He made it fun.
He and his congregation joined BC on a trip to Israel 10 years ago. He also gave talks at Meadow Lakes, where I live now. We all looked forward to his stories and comments.
I hope his memory will be a comfort to everyone who lived him.
Rabbi Grossman officiated at my daughter Anna’s baby naming and my younger son Ben’s bris which we had in the sanctuary at the Greenwood House so my father could be there. I will always remember with fondness his love of people and of Judaism. He wore a natural smile on his face and was the consummate extrovert who drew energy from conversing with… everyone! His involvement in our family’s life cycle events will always be a fond and deeply meaningful memory. Rest In Peace Reb Grossman. Condolences to Elaine and his dear children.
Dearest Elayne and family, Stu and I were so sadden to hear of the passing of your beloved Rabbi, may his name always be for a blessing.
So sorry for your loss. He was a great rabbi and was there for the naming of my kids, their bar and bat mitzvahs, and early Hebrew entertainment