Moshe Jacob

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Moshe Jacob, 60 of Maynard formerly from Karkur, Israel, died suddenly on Friday, April 29^, 2022.

Born in Hadera Israel, he was the son of the late Zaki and Latifa Jacob, husband of Michelle (Druker) and father to Nathaniel and Aaron Jacob.   Survived by siblings Avi Jacob, Yosi Jacob, Ruti Biton, Shula Nami and Rachel Yachin and many loving nieces and nephews. He will be joining in heaven his late siblings:  Ezrah, Eli, Yisrael and Nadera Jacob.

Moshe grew up in Karkur, Israel attending high school at Kibbutz Evron in the Western Galilea.  After graduation, he went on to be an officer in the Israeli army before immigrating to the United States in 1984.   In 1989 he married Michelle (Druker) and went on to raise their family including two sons, Nathaniel and Aaron in Maynard, MA.

Moshe spent his career building everything from garden, to stonewalls, to home renovations and repairs working for Zen Associations, his own business Jacob Home Services and most recently at Brandeis University.  He could fix just about anything from cars to appliances with extreme patience and self-taught knowledge.

Moshe was a dad and husband first sacrificing everything to make sure the family had security and opportunities while always putting their needs before his own.  He would give of his time, love, wisdom, and technical skills without hesitation to his immediate and extended families at any time

Moshe was a citizen of both the US and Israel with extensive knowledge of politics and current events in both lands and would love to discuss and debate in detail with others. His homeland of Israel was always in his heart and had could tell nostalgic stories of his youth and his family in detail.  He often would quote wisdom bestowed on him from his mother who had sage advice for all situations.  He loved listening to Israeli nationalist and other Israeli music and comedians from the years past and would sing and translate for Michelle and the boys the meaning of these songs.  You could tell what light it gave to his spirit to hear this music.

Moshe was an avid Celtics fan and was excited to see the team advanced to the playoffs.  He enjoyed watching games with Aaron and Nate when time allowed.  For his last birthday, the family attended a game live which he enjoyed even though he would have been content watching at home.  He found much peace and comfort spending time at home with the family not needing much material or outside adventures.

May his memory be a blessing to us all.   He will always be with us in the lessons he taught us, the stories he shared, and the lives he touched.

Attendee’s should arrive at the park 20-30 min before service time. Please report to the Administrative Building, where the professional staff of the Brezniak Funeral Directors will assist.

Following services memorial observance will be held at the Jacob residence, Minyan will be led by Rabbi Mike at 5:00pm   and continuing Friday, 12-6 pm, Minyan led by Cantor Sarra at 5 pm. All guests who attend shiva must be wearing masks.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Moshe’s memory may be made to Congregation Beth Elohim, c/o Amy Naparstek Israel Scholarship Fund.