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Ruth Firestone Brin, 88, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died September 30, 2009, she was the beloved wife of the late Howard Brin; mother of Judith Brin Ingber (Jerome), Aaron (Harriet), David (David), Rabbi Deborah Brin (Yael); grandmother of Noah and Shai Ingber (Melissa); and great-grandmother of Sasha Juliana Ingber; brother-in-law, Charles Brin (Beryl); and many nieces, nephews and friends across many generations. Ruth was a well known author of 13 published books including, poetry, non-fiction, a memoir, children's books and a novel, published when she was 85. For 35 years she reviewed books for the Star Tribune, and recently for the American Jewish World. Ruth's poetic interpretation of Biblical texts and ancient prayers made them relevant and accessible for our lives today. A ground breaking poet whose woman's voice was crucial to creating space for women in the traditional Jewish contexts, she led the way in liberal Jewish movements. A nationally known liturgist in the Jewish world, it is difficult to find a Reform, Conservative, or Reconstructionist prayer book or anthology that does not include her writings. Ruth grew up in St. Paul, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Vassar College and received a master's degree from the U of M. Gifts can be given to, The Howard B. Brin Endowment for the Arts at the Minneapolis Jewish Federation 13100 Wayzata Blvd., Mtka. 55305; the Ruth and Howard Brin Scholarship Fund at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Rd., Wyncote, PA, 19095; the American Indian College Fund 833 Greenwood Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80221-4448; or the Building Fund or the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund at Congregation Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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