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Lori Leah Gilbert Kaye

Death by Force
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Lori Leah Gilbert Kaye, aged 60, tragically lost her life on April 27, 2019, during a shooting at the Chabad of Poway synagogue in Poway, California. The incident occurred on the last day of Passover, a significant Jewish holiday. Lori was attending the service to honor her late mother during the Yizkor memorial service. During the attack, Lori heroically stepped in front of Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein to shield him from the gunman's bullets. This act of bravery ultimately cost her life, but it save ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Lori Leah Gilbert Kaye

    Female

    Poway

    CA

    2019-04-27

    60

    Lori

    Leah Gilbert Kaye

    11/21/2025

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    I've been thinking about the security measures at places of worship and how we can better protect ou... ...Read More
    03/23/2023
    I've been reflecting on the tragic events at the Chabad of Poway, where Lori Gilbert Kaye heroically... ...Read More
    01/31/2023
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