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RABBI LEVI WOLOSOW

Rabbi Levi Wolosow, z”l, brother of Mimi Wilhelm, who passed away suddenly on Feb. 3 at the age of 43, represented the very best of what a Chabad rabbi can and should be. Members of the community he served for 18 years recall that he was kind, learned, patient, outgoing, sincere and humble…

JOAN CRAMER

Congregation Kesser Israel regrets to announce the passing of Joan Cramer, z”l, beloved mother of Devora Fleshler, early Thursday, Jan. 23. A small, private funeral was held Sunday, Jan. 26.

BENSON MEYERS

Benson Marc Meyers, z”l, age 74, of Portland, Ore., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at home after a long health battle. Benson was born in 1950 to George and Roberta Meyers, z”l, both veterans of World War II. Benson was raised Jewish and was a person of thoughtful reflection thro…

DEBRA WEITZ

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Debra Asistent Weitz, z”l, who passed away on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Mansfield, Texas, at the age of 67. She is survived by husband Gary, daughters Elisha (Na than) Woodward and Daniele Weitz; sister Lynn Do…

EMILY KIPNIS

Congregation Neveh Shalom is so sad to announce the unexpected and untimely passing of Emily Kipnis, z”l, daughter of Ellen and Paul Kipnis, sister of Allison Kipnis, after a 10-year struggle with mental health. 

The funeral was held Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at Neveh Zedek Cemetery. The f…