Brutman and Tetleroyd remembered at Rookwood
In 40-degree heat last Friday at Sydney’s Rookwood Cemetery, Rabbi Yehoram Ulman led back-to-back funeral services that honoured 68-year-old Edith Brutman – who was known for “being charitable in every way” – and devoted father and husband, and caring step-father, Boris Tetleroyd.
Both were murdered in the Bondi Beach Chanukah terror attack that claimed 15 innocent lives, and injured dozens.
Brutman served with dedication as the Vice President of B’nai B’rith’s Alfred Dreyfus Unit, which is dedicated to confronting prejudice and discrimination through education.
She was a long-standing member of B’nai B’rith NSW’s Aviv group, and also served on the executive committee of Moving Forward Together.
The latter organisation’s founder, Ernie Friedlander, said “Edith was a really good human being, whose life was cut tragically short”.
In a message of tribute, B’nai B’rith NSW said, on behalf of all members and volunteers, “We offer condolences to the Brutman family, and wish them long life”.
Rabbi Ulman said he had known Brutman for nearly two decades, and she will be remembered for “being charitable in every way”.
“And she did it with love, with devotion, and without being asked,” he said.
The well-attended service was held at the cemetery’s All Souls Chapel.
A message from the Brutman family read: “Our beloved Edith was a woman of integrity who chose humanity, every day. She met prejudice with principle, and division with service. Our family mourns her deeply, but we ask that her life, not the senseless violence that took it, be what endures. We hope her memory calls us as a nation back to decency, courage, and peace.”
Israel’s Ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, said he was “honoured to stand with the family, as they grieve this immense loss. May her memory be a blessing.”
Boris Tetleroyd – whose son Yakov was seriously injured in the terror attack and is recovering in hospital from multiple surgeries – was memorialised by his family as “a gentle man, a gifted musician, and a valued member of his community”.
“Boris was loved by everyone he met. He was well known to his neighbours, deeply connected to our wider community, and cherished by his family.
“He was a warm, generous, and deeply sociable man, someone who loved conversation, connection, and helping others whenever he could.
“We honour his life, and the love he so generously gave to those around him.”
More than 100 people attended his graveside funeral.
Tetleroyd is survived by his son Yakov, and his wife, Svetlana.
His neice, Leia, has set up a fundraising site to help his family, including towards ongoing medical and rehabilitation costs for Yakov.
To donate, go to http://www.gofundme.com/f/boris-tetleroyd
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