El Malei Rachamim

My dear friend Noa Freudberg, Noel bat Joseph, tragically died on September 30, 2021. We met in Torah study class at Shomrei Emunah, and she became the God-given sister I never had.

A licensed social worker, Noa made many contributions to society, to her patients and to the many people whose lives she touched and saved. She was   bright, talented  kind and compassionate.  She  was Educated at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, Noa had great analytical skills and social justice values. She worked at University Hospital in Newark as a medical social worker. She was also in private practice for many years. Many psychiatrists would refer patients to Noa because of her skill, kindness and empathy.

We’d like to welcome Noa Freudberg to the Shomrei community!

Noa Freudberg officially joined Shomrei this past summer after attending services and classes here for several years. Born in Paterson, NJ, she moved to New York City in the 70s and worked as a clinical social worker in several outpatient mental health programs. She also began a private psychotherapy practice and today, she continues to be self employed in that practice which is now located in Morristown NJ. Continue reading →