Elaine Blau Rabin, born January 1, 1937, passed away October 13, 2019 in Metairie, LA at 82. She was predeceased by her parents, Ben and Rose Blau of Detroit, MI, her husband, David Rabin, of forty years, her daughter, Ruth Rabin, her twin sister, Eleanor Yanitz, and her granddaughter, Hannah Rabin.
She is survived by her sons, Neil (Brigitte), Richard, and Arnold Rabin, and siblings, Larry (Diane) and Roger (Joanne) Blau. She is also survived by six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Elaine and her identical twin sister were semi-celebrities in their hometown of Detroit, MI as they were the first-born New Year’s babies of 1937. The Detroit news featured annual updates of the twins until their eighteenth birthday.
Elaine was active in many civic organizations including B’nai B’rith, National Council of Jewish Women and served as President of the New Orleans Chapter of Hadassah.
She was an avid Mah Jong player and was known for throwing her famous Hanukkah party where she displayed her renowned collection of Hanukkah menorahs and fed latkes to hundreds.
She had a great love of family and cherished her innumerous friends. She will be deeply missed by everyone who had the honor and pleasure to know her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Congregation Gates of Prayer, 4000 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70002, on Wednesday October 16, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Hebrew Rest Cemetery No. 3, 2003 Pelopidas St., New Orleans, LA.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the New Orleans Chapter of Hadassah.
To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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