EDWARD ZELMAN FRIM Passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020, at his home in Pittsburgh, PA, following a long battle with cancer. Edward Zelman Frim's life was based on three things - al shlosha d'varim: family, community, and education. Jewish values were so deeply infused within these three pillars that anyone who met him could declare with certainty, Ed Frim was a mensch. Ed grew up in Newton, MA, the son of Drs. Rosalind and the late Sumner Frim. Throughout his childhood and young adult life, Ed partook in many forms of Jewish education, inspiring the focus of his professional life. He loved his summers at Camp Yavneh, graduated with honors from the Prozdor, and, alongside his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University, received a Bachelor of Jewish Education degree from Hebrew College in Boston, as well. Through college and beyond, Ed spent summers working at Yavneh and Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, sharing his musical talents on piano and accordion to all the campers' delight. He received a degree in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Pennsylvania, and thereafter began working to support Jewish education through the local Jewish Federations in Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he served as the Executive Director of the Agency of Jewish Learning. Following these roles, Ed worked on several initiatives to make Jewish communal and educational spaces more inclusive of individuals with disabilities. Most recently, he served as the Head of School at the MetroWest Jewish Day School in Framingham, Massachusetts. Wherever his path led, Ed found his way to be an active member of Jewish communities of all types. Many were moved by his leyning and davening, especially those at Temple B'nai Israel in Monroe, Michigan, where he led High Holiday Services for over 20 years. Ed leaves behind his beloved wife of 28 years, Lori Abrams and his devoted daughter, Naomi Frim-Abrams, with whom he enjoyed playing music, and taking trips to State parks and historical sites. He also leaves behind his dear mother, Rosalind Steinhardt Frim, and siblings, Gerald Frim, David Frim, and Sara Frim Forman. Services were held virtually on Friday, May 1, 2020, followed by a private burial in West Roxbury, MA. Arrangements were entrusted to the GESHER HACHAIM JEWISH BURIAL SOCIETY. Remembrances in his memory may be made to: MetroWest Jewish Day School, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA 01701, Gesher HaChaim Jewish Burial Society, 2303 Murray Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217, or 412 Food Rescue, 6140 Station St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
