Neta Gelb (1998-2022)

Neta, nee Sabina Gelb
June 27th, 1998 - October 17th, 2022

On October 17, 2022 we lost our beautiful talented child, Neta, nee Sabina, Gelb. They were 24 years old, a musician, artist and writer who was deeply loved by their friends, their soulmate Nukté, parents Angela and Gary, Grandmother Helen and extended family.

Neta identified as non-binary trans and this was a huge part of their identity. Neta lived life on their own terms. They travelled all over the United States and experienced a rich adulthood filled with music, friends and finding their own identity. Neta had as we all do, times of sorrow, times of peace and times of joy. This year they adopted an abused dog, named her Aileen and loved and cared for her so much that Aileen became peaceful and confident.

Recently, Neta began studying Judaism and adopted the name Neta, which means “seedling” in Hebrew. They were deeply interested in gender identity and the Anarchist movement and not afraid of exploring new ideas and challenging the usual order of life. Nukté, described Neta as someone who loved people “so hard”, and is grateful to Neta's family for raising a person who could love so deeply and loyally. Neta will be missed so very much.

In lieu of flowers, etc. please make a donation to any of these charities:1) Inspire Recovery LGBTQ+ Drug & Alcohol Treatment - https://transpirehelp.org/in-memory-of-neta-nee-sabina-gelb/

2) Shel Maala - Queer, Digital Talmud Study - https://www.shelmaala.com/

3) The Ali Forney Center who supports homeless Trans youth, providing health services and shelter - https://www.aliforneycenter.org/donate

For more memories of Neta, visit:
https://www.mykeeper.com/profile/NetaNeeSabinaGelb/

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I’ll miss you so much. The day before I found out you were gone I was talking with friends about how bold you were and how hard you could make me laugh. Rest easy.

How did they pass?
RIP, Neta.
שהזיכרון שלהם יהיה מהפכה

Unfortunately, they unknowingly fell victim to fentanyl. So they were murdered by whoever gave it to them, as far as we can piece together. Thank you for asking and for your blessing.

I’m so sad to hear this news. I taught Neta art at Spence School. I’ll always remember them as a fierce and brave artist. I still share their work each year to current AP students. I’m glad to hear Neta continued to live a creative, searching and generous life.

Thank you so much Josh. They were a true artist whether they were painting, writing, writing music, cooking, baking, making t-shirts and patches, etc. etc. If you have anything you can share with us, please let me know. It is heartwarming to know that you still think of them and share their work.
- Gary, Neta's Dad

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