Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Zelda Block, z”l, who passed away on Nov. 17, 2025 at the age of 86.

Zelda is survived by her children, Nadine Block (Patrick Vennebush) and Robert Block (Letty Reyes Block); her brother, Harvey Miller (Eleanor); grandchildren, Alex and Elijah Vennebush; and nieces and nephews, Natalie Mendelsohn, Erin Miller, Rachel Miller, Alyson Miller-Foulk, and Fred Zeller. Zelda is preceded in death by her husband, Julian Block, z”l; her sister, Evelyn Miller, z”l; and her parents, Minnie and Murry Miller, z”l.

A funeral was held Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Congregation Beth Israel. Donations in Zelda's memory can be made to 92NY, Hunter College and The Yiddish Book Center.