Carol (Oliver) Kur

KUR, Carol, 81, of Dedham, December 6, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Stuart Oliver and Sylvia Rosen. Loving wife of Mitchell C. Kur. Devoted mother of Alison Kur (the late Michael Oshins), Susan Lees (Matthew), Dana Snyder (Andrew). Proud grandmother of Abi, Jem and Zachary Oshins, Josh and Jake Lees, and Gabe, Ben and Jon Snyder. Sister of Michael Oliver (Claire Theroux), Martin Rosen and Seth Rosen (Joan) and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Carol was born in New Haven, Connecticut
and spent her young years in Long Branch, New Jersey. Her life was guided by a
deep love of Judaism and the Arts. She served as the Executive Editor of Moment
Magazine, allowing progressive Jews across the nation to connect with world
renowned authors, journalists and clergy in spirituality, intellect, and
practice. She was also heavily involved in the leadership of The Reform
Movement, serving as a member of the executive board of the Union for Reform
Judaism and chair of the editorial board of Reform Judaism Magazine. Carol was
also an engaged member of Temple Beth Am in Framingham, Temple Israel of
Boston, and Temple Beth Elohim of Wellesley. As a lover of the arts, Carol
owned an art gallery and held season tickets to the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
She was a joyful singer, always with a melody in her heart, and lyrics on the
tip of her tongue. Above all else Carol cherished her family and friends. She
married her beloved Mitch at age 19 and they spent a lifetime together in an
extraordinary marriage, filled with deep love and affection for each other,
their children and grandchildren. She was always there for a good heart to
heart, with a sage piece of wisdom and, likely, a dessert. Her support of her
loved ones was unwavering, and her compassion always evident.

Services will be private. Donations in Carol’s memory may
be made to Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley;Temple Israel of Boston; or the
Alzheimer’s Association.