I was a graduate student at the Jewish Theological Seminary in NY and studied in Dr. Spector's department for four years. She was a generous and open woman, always sharing her vast knowledge of Jewish Music with her students. Many people walked through her doors while I was there. As classes were quite small, we became a mini family. There were numerous times that she invited my husband and me to dinner at the rooftop cafe in the building where she lived. Later on, I became her assistant, making a small dent in an attempt to organize her vast collection of recordings. I was with her when she began to make films. She saw the value in keeping up with the times, and became an avid film-maker. She attended my wedding and my first son came to school one time and sat on her desk, which delighted her no end. She is very much missed by the JTS community. Her memory will inspire many people for years to come. With respect and love, Janet Fox Goldman
I was a graduate student at the Jewish Theological Seminary in NY and studied in Dr. Spector's department for four years. She was a generous and open woman, always sharing her vast knowledge of Jewish Music with her students. Many people walked through her doors while I was there. As classes were quite small, we became a mini family. There were numerous times that she invited my husband and me to dinner at the rooftop cafe in the building where she lived. Later on, I became her assistant, making a small dent in an attempt to organize her vast collection of recordings. I was with her when she began to make films. She saw the value in keeping up with the times, and became an avid film-maker. She attended my wedding and my first son came to school one time and sat on her desk, which delighted her no end. She is very much missed by the JTS community. Her memory will inspire many people for years to come. With respect and love, Janet Fox Goldman