David Ezra Tawil - דוד עזרא טוויל

1934-2021

 

 

David Ezra Tawil (2 Feb 1934- 2 Feb 2021) was born in Brooklyn, NY, to his mother, Rachelle Maslaton (1901-1996), and father, Ezra S Tawil (1898-circa 1940).

Throughout his life, he was a Hazzan and an important participant in the prayer services in any of the various synagogue that he attended. He officiated at Ohel YisHak, the Sephardic Synagogue of Allenhurst, in New Jersey, for several years on the High Holidays as well as many Shabbat services throughout the summer. He also was an active participant in Congregation Ahi Ezer as well as Shaare Zion in Brooklyn.

He comes from a family of expert Hazzanim and Torah readers. His brothers were Hazzan Max E Tawil, who read the Torah in Shaare Zion Congregation for many decades, and Hazzan Saul E Tawil, who did the same in Congregation Beth Torah. His maternal grandfather, from whom he developed his love for learning was none other than the beloved Hakham Murad Mordekhai Maslaton A”H (1876-1959) originating from Damascus and emigrated to the United States to help lead the Syrian Community of Congregation Ahi Ezer of 71st Street in Brooklyn.

David Tawil is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette, and four children: Rochelle, Vivian, Leslie, and Ezra, and 14 grandchildren. He loved spending time with his extended family, especially his siblings.

He is remembered for infusing life into the melodies of old. When he officiated as Hazzan, he uplifted everyone to greater heights. His sweet voice and his pleasant personality will never be forgotten.

 

 

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