Some snippets from Zack’s short life to underline the many facets of his personality: caring, whimsy, artistry, humor, thinker, and more.

  • Letter to God
    “Please write back!”
  • Phantom Home Run
    Zack slugs one.
  • “Orion Sees A Supernova”
    Zack’s prize-winning 3rd grade science radio play, performed on WNYC.
  • Sixth Grade Graduation Speech
    At his elementary school graduation, Zack delivered a valedictory speech, which included advice for the rising 6th grade class below him.
  • Anger Makes the World Go Round
    Zack and Ned Myerberg made this video in late 2001. It closes with a shot of the World Trade Center “disappearing” that Ned had shot shortly before 9/11.
  • Bar Mitzvah Midrash
    On Korach, one of the Torah’s thornier chapters.
  • The Iron Man
    A short philosophical essay from 8th grade.
  • Movie Battle!
    Zack scored and starred in this short film by Ned Myerberg, which was made in 9th grade (2003) for a 24-hour filmmaker battle.
  • Guy Walks into a Pizza Place
    For his high school Journalism class, Zack visited neighborhoods along the F train line and found connections between his great grandfather, who owned a Lower East Side cafeteria; Domenico DeMarco, the late owner of DiFara’s Pizza, and more.
  • Email to Tovie
    Zack writes to a dear friend.
  • Quotations
    Some quotes that Zack shared in various emails.
  • Bedtime Prayer
    Zack rewrites the Lord’s Prayer.
  • god’s gift to itunes
    Some music that so moved Zack he had to share.
  • Odyssey Works Application
    Odyssey Works is an experimental theater company that creates “immersive, durational experiences for an audience of one.” Zack answered questions to their peculiar application with his characteristic humor and honesty.
  • Email from Istanbul
    Zack writes to his parents during his 2013 trip to Turkey.
  • Parallax Reading + “Arctor” at No Land’s
    At an April 2014 gathering at No Land’s place, Zack read an excerpt from “Parallax,” accompanying himself on guitar. The reading segues into his song “Arctor.”
  • Songs for the P’s
    For their birthdays or other occasions, Zack would often learn and play a song for his parents he thought they’d enjoy. Luckily, he switched on his voicememo recorder for these two.