In memory of

Judith "Judy" Ginsberg Wittner

Evanston, IL

October 20, 1939 - February 16, 2022

Oct 20, 1939 - Feb 16, 2022

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In memory of

Judith "Judy" Ginsberg Wittner

Passed

February 16, 2022
Born

October 20, 1939
Resided

Evanston, IL

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$1,815.00

Raised by 18 people

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If you have any nice photos of Judy, we would be happy to include them in the slide show we are putting together. Please send by 5/21 to Liz at ew3p@virginia.edu so we can add them.

Also, please note that the Memorial Service begins at 2 PM, May 28, US. *CENTRAL* Time!

You can use this link:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8…

Updates

Update from May 27, 2022

Dear All,

The Celebration of Judy's Live will happen 2 PM CENTRAL Time at the Unitarian Church of Evanston, Saturday 5/28/22.

(That's 3 PM to all you East Coasters!)

Here is the livestream link if you are joining virtually:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8…

With love,
Liz and Jenny

Update from May 22, 2022

Dear Friends and Family,

We are less than one week away from our celebration of Judy Wittner's life
on Saturday, May 28th
2 PM Central
at the Unitarian Church in Evanston,
1330 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

We will also live-stream the event so that those who cannot travel can join us.

You can use this link to watch the livestream:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8…

Please note, the event takes place at 2 PM **CENTRAL** Time!!

We have a few important updates:

1. Due to rising cases of COVID-19, we are asking people to mask at the service. Speakers should feel free to unmask when they come up to the podium.

2. If you are coming to the event, please RSVP through this website, or email Liz at ew3p@virginia.edu so that we can plan the reception accordingly.

3. If you would like to join us for a light brunch at Jenny's house on Sunday the 29th, between 10-12 noon, please RSVP here and we will send the address.
https://forms.gle/prwMSxVAgqa…

Thank you and we are looking forward to seeing you soon.

Love,
Liz and Jenny

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Judith Ginsberg Wittner, beloved mother, grandmother, sociology professor, feminist scholar, and indomitable activist died peacefully on February 16, 2022.

Born to Sol Ginsberg (a printer) and Anna Brickman Ginsberg (a nurse) on October 20, 1939, in Massachusetts, Judy whizzed through school and entered Barnard College at age 16. After she met and later married Loren Wittner in New York, Judy finished her undergraduate education at Brandeis in 1960. She gave birth to her two daughters, …

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