Leah Rabin

* Five years ago, when her beloved husband was felled by an assassin’s bullet, the proud and graceful presence of Leah Rabin wiped away the tears of the world. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin gave his life for peace. But his wife Leah was left with the pain. Like her husband, she did not allow the pain to make her bitter or turn her against those who would harm her family. She embraced the cause of peace and worked bravely in her own right to bring lasting stability and harmony to the Middle East.

My family and I are am deeply saddened at the passing of Leah Rabin (Nov. 14). She was a dear friend.

BRIAN GOLDENFELD

Woodland Hills