Comments on: R’ Baruch Bush, 78, AH

By: Former Student

Former Student — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:33:21 +0000

Prof. Bush was by far my favorite professor at Hofstra Law School (Class of 2009). His passion for education and his brilliance in legal scholarship were patently evident, so I took as many courses that he taught as I possibly could during my 3 years at the university. He made an enormous impact on my legal education and it certainly was a privilege to be his student.

By: Former Student

Former Student — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:15:09 +0000

Like others have stated, Professor Bush was a true gem. He approached students with a genuine desire to shape the future generations in the most positive way. His fervor and kindness in the classroom have stayed with me for over a decade. May his memory be a blessing to all who had the privilege to know him.

By: Former Student

Former Student — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:19:27 +0000

Professor Bush was a favorite: brilliant, kind, funny, compelling and a true mensch! He let you know that he cared about you not just as a student but as a person. I have often looked back to my memories sitting in Professor Bush’s class as the gold standard for inspiring law students that I aspire to achieve in my own teaching career. May his memory be a blessing to his family, colleagues, students and community.

By: Former student

Former student — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:21:33 +0000

Professor Bush was a special professor and human being. He cared deeply about his students and about using the law to make the world around us better. One of my best memories of Professor Bush was serenading the class over Zoom, with a song. May his passion, guidance, and dedication always be remembered.

By: Former law student

Former law student — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:55:10 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Professor Bush. He was not only my favorite law professor, but he was a gem of a human being with an incredibly compassionate and kind soul. Back in 1990 when I began law school, I had a very difficult semester due to a family issue that had arisen. He always had his door and his heart open, and guided me through some very difficult decision making. His compassion left a deep imprint on my soul, and I have never forgotten his kindness. He is truly someone who was always a net positive – making the world a better and gentler place. May his memory forever be for a blessing.

By: Former student

Former student — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:56:46 +0000

I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of Professor Bush. He introduced the world of alternative dispute resolution to me as a law student at Hofstra in the 1990s, inspiring me so much that I continue to volunteer for mediations and arbitrations. His legacy lives on. May his memory be a blessing to us all

By: Former colleague at Hofstra

Former colleague at Hofstra — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:14:52 +0000

I had the honor of first being Prof. Bush’s student and then his colleague. His teachings are part of my thinking and practice; his warmth and zeal, in the best sense of the word, have inspired me.

By: They broke the mold

They broke the mold — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:35:46 +0000

I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know Baruch through the transformative mediation community. His combination of brilliance, warmth, dedication to causes and communities he cared about, and gentle humor was truly rare, and such a gift to the world.

While I know he will be missed beyond measure, I also know his legacy will live on in ways that are beyond measure.

In loving gratitude for Baruch.

By: Former student

Former student — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:02:13 +0000

I have the sweetest and most encouraging memories of this teacher. He made Torts accessible and really taught students to think on their feet. Brilliant and Kind. May His Memory Be a Blessing.

By: A Good Man and Wonderful Professor

A Good Man and Wonderful Professor — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:00:55 +0000

In 1980, I had the good fortune to find myself in a seminar on Economic Analysis of Law with the quite young and new Professor Bush. He was brilliant, thoughtful, and dedicated to learning with his students while teaching us. It was obvious that he would prove to be a great professor over time, and he did. Those of us fortunate to have benefited from his wisdom will cherish his memory, and the law school community will miss him greatly. May his memory be a blessing.

By: Student

Student — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:56:51 +0000

WOW. I am at a loss of words. I was his student over 10 years ago. Professor Bush left such an impact on me. When I get together with other classmates, we still reference his class to this day… He was profound and taught outside the box. His charts and ways of teaching were unlike any other professor that I had. Professor Bush bestowed so much wisdom on us. I loved his torts class so much that I took his transformative mediation course as well. These are skills that I use to this day.
These photos shared of him bring such a smile on my face while tears fill my eyes. There is no doubt that his legacy will continue.
May his memory be a blessing.

By: Attorney

Attorney — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:33:47 +0000

An excellent Torts Law professor who I learned so much from.

By: Taught the importance of

Taught the importance of — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:09:25 +0000

having a mashpia. Learned it, practiced it, spoke about it… in that and other “simple” yet profound ways strived to be a chossid. We want Moshiach now.

By: What a special Yid

What a special Yid — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:32:35 +0000

What a profound loss!

You were Such a special Yid.

A Joy and sparkle in your eyes.

Always with a kind word.

Fiercely dedicated to the Rebbe. Devoted to His campaigns.
Devoted to each member of his family.

You had huge success with connecting personally with people.

I learned a lot of people skills from you.

Made people feel like “you are really important to me”, and they actually were!

Always with a hug and a niggun

Chaval D’Avdin Vlo Mishtakchin… Alas, to those who have been lost and are no longer able to be seen…

Your student, friend, admirer
Chaim Teleshevsky