The Bardin family, along with the wider CESJDS community, is mourning the loss of Sarah Bardin ’88, the beloved daughter of former CESJDS Board President Livia and David Bardin. Sarah passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, compassion, and deep family connection.
Sarah Bardin, Washington, DC Family Announces Death of Cherished Daughter and Sister
She is survived by her siblings—Matthew Bardin ’83 (Mo Ogrodnik), Joseph Bardin ’85, and Jacob Bardin (Donna)—as well as her nieces and nephews, all of whom held a special place in her life: Benjamin Bardin ’08 (Rebecca Miller), Tamar Bardin ’11 (Jon Dutko), Rina Bardin ’14 (Noah Gorstein), Dove Bardin, and Zibia Bardin. Her loss is felt profoundly across generations of the Bardin family.
Funeral Arrangements
The funeral for Sarah Bardin will take place on Wednesday, December 3 in New Jersey, where family and friends will gather to honor her memory and lay her to rest.
Shiva Information
Shiva will be observed in two locations to accommodate family, friends, and community members wishing to offer their support.
At the home of Jacob and Donna Bardin
6905 Oakridge Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815
From 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, with services at 7:30 PM, on:
Thursday, December 4
Saturday, December 6
Sunday, December 7
Monday, December 8
At the home of David and Livia Bardin
5420 Connecticut Ave., Apt. 503, Washington, DC 20015
From 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, on:
Thursday, December 4
Saturday, December 6
Sunday, December 7
Monday, December 8
A Life of Creativity and Artistic Passion
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Sarah Bardin was a self-taught artist whose work touched many. She worked primarily in acrylics on canvas, with floral compositions serving as her signature subject. Her talent also extended to portraiture, and she completed many commissioned works over the years.
Her art has been recognized internationally, including publication in Présence Féminine Dans L’Art Haïtien (The Presence of Women in Haitian Art), an acknowledgment of her unique artistic voice.
Sarah resided in Washington, DC, where she continued her artistic practice and remained deeply connected to family and friends.
A Community in Mourning
As the Bardin family gathers to remember Sarah’s life, achievements, and the love she shared, the CESJDS community joins them in grief and remembrance.
May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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