Max was a unique person in so many ways. I'll never forget sitting and eating in the HPHS cafeteria and hearing his radio show over the loudspeakers. His "radio voice" gave no indication of the many challenges he faced daily. He also used to come in frequently when I worked at Stash's Place just to hang out and talk. I've never met anyone who could make a 10 cent small Pepsi last as long! He had a gentle and kind spirit, and I think of him a lot even now. I hope that he enjoys the eternal rest and peace he so richly deserves.
I first met Max at west ridge granmer school and he was my friend. Max was so full of energy and spirit he was a great inspiration. I think of him often and miss his smile and Max was always genuine in his feelings whenever we talked. Miss u Max
Thank you Hal for initiating this conversation. Max was a person who lived his life as completely as possible. We might all follow his lead. Might be a wonderful way to honor his memory.
For me, Max gave a face to the word handicapped, at a time when political correctness wasn't taught, at an age when exclusion was the norm. Max was a point on my timeline of regrets, and a catalyst to adult thinking.
Blessings and love to all. You all have been a model and a standard for me to follow in my lost years. It is good to see that there were people who loved and befriended Max. I had only seen the cruel mockery. Perhaps that was just my inclination since those were tortured days for me.... and my apologies to anyone and everyone to whom I owe an apology for my share of the pain of Highland Park. May you all shine on brightly in happiness, wealth, love and health.
Susan Singer, I have needed to apologize to you for the past fifty years. The incident has probably been long forgotten by you, but just the same, the hurt you felt remains fresh as yesterday for me.
During one of the super snowstorms of the late 1960's you were visiting your friend Charlotte Rappaport. Come to think of it, I don't remember the details so well anymore. I know I was playing king of the hill on hill of snow that must have been at least one story high. You and Charlotte were playing with me. I got overly excited and accidentally knocked out one of your contact lenses because I was rough playing. I could explain why I was rough playing -- it has to do with my being elated out of a state of depression for I was playing with friends -- though that risks minimizing your experience. You looked for your contact lens in the snow for a while and then left.
I want to apologize for my action, and my insensitivty afterwards. And as part of teshuvah, I would like to offer to pay the price of your new contact lense from that day or more likely make a donation to a mutually agreed charity as restitution. Again, I am sorry.
Susan Fisher (Yellen)
Max had a good kind heart... He always pushed himself to keep up, even when his body made that hard to do...
Michael (Mickey) Shmikler
Max was a unique person in so many ways. I'll never forget sitting and eating in the HPHS cafeteria and hearing his radio show over the loudspeakers. His "radio voice" gave no indication of the many challenges he faced daily. He also used to come in frequently when I worked at Stash's Place just to hang out and talk. I've never met anyone who could make a 10 cent small Pepsi last as long! He had a gentle and kind spirit, and I think of him a lot even now. I hope that he enjoys the eternal rest and peace he so richly deserves.
Hal Emalfarb
I first met Max at west ridge granmer school and he was my friend. Max was so full of energy and spirit he was a great inspiration. I think of him often and miss his smile and Max was always genuine in his feelings whenever we talked. Miss u Max
Susan Singer
Thank you Hal for initiating this conversation. Max was a person who lived his life as completely as possible. We might all follow his lead. Might be a wonderful way to honor his memory.
Robert Salita
For me, Max gave a face to the word handicapped, at a time when political correctness wasn't taught, at an age when exclusion was the norm. Max was a point on my timeline of regrets, and a catalyst to adult thinking.
Stuart Leviton
Blessings and love to all. You all have been a model and a standard for me to follow in my lost years. It is good to see that there were people who loved and befriended Max. I had only seen the cruel mockery. Perhaps that was just my inclination since those were tortured days for me.... and my apologies to anyone and everyone to whom I owe an apology for my share of the pain of Highland Park. May you all shine on brightly in happiness, wealth, love and health.
Stuart Leviton
Susan Singer, I have needed to apologize to you for the past fifty years. The incident has probably been long forgotten by you, but just the same, the hurt you felt remains fresh as yesterday for me.
During one of the super snowstorms of the late 1960's you were visiting your friend Charlotte Rappaport. Come to think of it, I don't remember the details so well anymore. I know I was playing king of the hill on hill of snow that must have been at least one story high. You and Charlotte were playing with me. I got overly excited and accidentally knocked out one of your contact lenses because I was rough playing. I could explain why I was rough playing -- it has to do with my being elated out of a state of depression for I was playing with friends -- though that risks minimizing your experience. You looked for your contact lens in the snow for a while and then left.
I want to apologize for my action, and my insensitivty afterwards. And as part of teshuvah, I would like to offer to pay the price of your new contact lense from that day or more likely make a donation to a mutually agreed charity as restitution. Again, I am sorry.