Tamar Raine

March 19, 1956 - March 6, 2025

Tamar Raine: artist, poet, activist Born: March 19, 1956 Died: March 6, 2025 Beloved sister, aunt and friend, Tamar lived life with fierce determination and great creativity. Having dealt with cerebral palsy since infancy, Tamar never let it stop her. In her youth, she walked miles. As an adult she lived independently and then later, with fantastic assistance from caregiver from East Bay Innovations (EBI). She published a book of poetry and created many works of visual arts, attending local art show to sell her paintings. She love animals and had many beloved pets over the years. Her dog, Lamby and several cats whom she loved and who lover her, Magic, Marigold, Abby and Kato. She served on Oakland Mayor's commission for Accessibility, noting places that needed curb cuts or that were in violation of the ADA, and once was arrested at the California governor's mansion while protesting for accessibility rights. She strongly believed in standing up for her beliefs. She will be sorely missed by her sister, Rabbi Rain Zohav, her nieces, Laila Zohav and Mariyama Scott, her nephew, Shai Zohav and caregivers from EBI, especially Erin Hanley, Nini Schouborg (retired), and Larz Hitlebeitel, all of whom have know Tamar for over 20 years. She exemplified the lyrics to a favorite song, the Magic Penny: Love is something if you give it away. You end up having more. May her memory be a blessing