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Yocheved Wylen and Mordechai Robinson will be sitting shiva for their sister, of blessed memory, at the Wylen home, 4401 Groveland Road. Shiva will be through Friday morning.
There will be no visitation after Shacharis on Friday.
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המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Esther Koval, mother of Murray and Jake Koval.
Murray and Jake Koval will be sitting shiva at 3703 Shannon Rd. until Monday morning, March 12th.
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The Turner family will be sitting shiva at 3613 Shannon Rd. until Wednesday morning, March 7th.
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No visitors after 10:30pm please.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mordechai Turner, son of Tzvi and Devorah Turner.
The levaya will be tomorrow, Purim, Thursday, March 1st, at 11:30am at Cong. K’hal Yereim, 1173 S. Taylor Rd. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
The Turner family will be sitting shiva at 3613 Shannon Rd. until Wednesday morning, March 7th.
Minyanim
No visitors after 10:30pm please.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Samuel Berman, father of Mrs. Marcia Keller. Marcia is sitting Shiva in Baltimore until Thursday and can be reached at 216-509-2400.
Marcia will be returning to sit Shiva in Cleveland at her home, 23981 Timberlane in Beachwood, on Thursday evening.
Shiva hours will be Thursday evening 7:00 pm -9:00 pm and 10:30 am -12:00 pm on Friday. There will not be any minyanim at the Shiva house.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Rebbitzen Sora Ita Katz, wife of Harav Chaim Tzvi Hakohen Katz zt”l, and mother of Rav Betzalel Katz (Lakewood), Rav Shmuel Yeshaya Katz (South Fallsburg), Rav Elya Nota Katz (Monsey), Rav Motty Katz (NYC), Rav Avrohom Katz (Toronto), Rav Aizik Moshe Katz (Lakewood), Mrs. Dini Breslauer (South Fallsburg), and Mrs. Zeacy Kaplan (Bensonhurst).
The levaya was held Sunday morning in Boro Park. A levaya will be held in Cleveland Monday morning at 10:00am in the Telshe Yeshiva Dining Room.
Kevura will be in at Lansing Cemetery, 3933 E. 57th Street Cleveland, OH 44105 (https://goo.gl/maps/o4SjN5QWF1G2).
The family will be sitting shiva for 2 hours after the kevurah at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. Benyomin Stein, 2680 Bishop Road Wickliffe, OH (https://goo.gl/maps/WX7sAxHorrL2).
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Larry Zukerman will be sitting Shiva in Cleveland Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, January 29-31, from 7-9pm, at their home 2800 Selkirk Rd., Beachwood, OH (https://goo.gl/maps/J6ugUci6JEt).
Maariv will be at 7pm. [Read more…]
We regret to inform you of the passing of Robert Zukerman, husband of Marlene Zukerman of Pittsburgh, and father of Jodie (Dr. Steven) Goldman, Larry (Norma) Zukerman, Lynda Schiff of Columbus, and Jeffrey (Debby) Zukerman of Pittsburgh.
The funeral will take place on Friday, January 26th at 11:30am at Shaare Torah Congregation, 2319 Murray Avenue in Pittsburgh.
Shiva will be observed in Pittsburgh at the Zukerman residence, 1485 Laurel Drive, through Sunday evening.
Shiva information for Cleveland to follow.
To contribute to shiva meals please call or text Nancy Newmark at (216) 496-7253 or Michele Katz at (216) 299-1032 or email bak1010@yahoo.com.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Lynda Steiner, wife of Dr. Joseph Steiner, mother of Jonathan (Melissa) Steiner and Ricki Steiner, grandmother of Reut Steiner. Lynda was instrumental in promoting Torah learning, with a particular emphasis on women’s learning. She was a driving force in Torat Tzion Kollel, Women’s Beit Midrash, Mizrachi, Green Road Synagogue, and many other organizations.
The funeral will be tomorrow, Monday, at 11:00 am at Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz. Burial to follow at Zion Memorial Cemetery.
Shiva will be at the Steiner’s home, 14429 Washington Boulevard, University Heights, OH.
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Shiva Hours
Debbie Senders will be arranging meals. If you wish to contribute please contact her at 216-973-4084.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Marian Lefton, mother of Nancy (Allan) Pearl, Elaine (David) Hersh of Phoeniz, AZ, and David (Debbie) Lefton of Columbus, OH.
Shiva will be at the home of Allan and Nancy Pearl, 30 Brandon Court, Moreland Hills, Ohio.
Shiva Hours
Meals are arranged by Gloria Gruhin. She can be reached at (216) 244-5710.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Susan Gottesman, wife of the late David Gottesman, mother of Robert Gottesman and Debbie Zanger. The funeral will be tomorrow, Monday, January 15 at 2:00 pm at Berkowitz-Kumin. Burial will be at Zion Memorial Park, Young Israel Section.
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Shiva
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Martin Tesler, ob”m, brother of Harry (Marcy) Tesler.
Shiva is at 24212 Woodway Road Beachwood, Ohio 44122. (Please come to the front door.)
Hours are Sunday-Wednesday 10-11am, 3-4pm, & 7-9pm.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Ann Rita Schwartz, mother of Dr. Yoel Schwartz.
Shiva will be observed all week in at 8958 Samoset Trail in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz can be reached at 301-385-8620.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Irv Silber, father of Jeff (Leslie), Yudi and Ellie. The funeral will be Tuesday, December 12, at 10am at Berkowitz-Kumin. Burial will be at the Eretz HaChaim Cemetery in Beit Shemesh on Wednesday evening (Israel time).
Shiva will be in Yerushalayim at 8 Heletz Street, Apt. 5 in Baka.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Gerald Chafetz, husband of Beverly Chafetz, stepfather of Ben Chafetz.
The funeral is today, Sunday, December 3, at 2:30 pm, graveside at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Young Israel Section.
Shiva will be at the home of Ben & Smadar Chafetz, 2585 Lafayette Drive in University Heights through Friday.
No Minyanim at the Shiva house. Shiva hours to follow.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Dr. Chana Kogan Shmueli, mother of Mr. Yossi Shmueli.
Yossi is sitting shiva at his home, 23689 Greenlawn in Beachwood, until Sunday morning.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Judy Rosenberg, wife of Marshall Rosenberg.
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Shiva
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Laura Krainess is sitting shiva for her mother at Schlesinger, 2527 Rubyvale, until Tuesday morning. Shiva hours are 10-2, 3-5, & 6-9.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Shiva will be observed at the Schlesinger home, 2527 Rubyvale Road, University Heights.
The only minyan will be Shacharis on Thursday morning at 7:30am.
Shiva hours are 10am-2pm, 3pm-5pm, and 6pm-9pm.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Malka (Malchi) bas R’ Nosson Roth, mother of Mrs. Sally Levine.
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Update: There will be no shacharis at the shiva house.
Dovid Rotshtein is sitting shiva until Sunday morning, November 26, at 3749 Shannon Road, Cleveland Heights.
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המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Elka Czako, mother of Heidi (James) Mell, Laura (Leib Chaim) Krainess, Rizel (Shaya) Dinerman, Nosson (Nadine) Czako.
The funeral will be 4pm tomorrow, Wednesday, graveside at the Chessed Shel Emes Cemetery.
Shiva will be observed at the Schlesinger home, 2527 Rubyvale Road, University Heights. Shiva details will be provided when available.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Leonid Rotshtein, father of Mr. Dovid Rotshtein. Dovid is sitting shiva until Sunday morning, November 26, at 3749 Shannon Road, Cleveland Heights.
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המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
As of now there is no shiva scheduled for Cleveland.
Shiva information is as follows:
502 New York Avenue #4B
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Hours:
10am-2pm and 8pm-10pm
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
Dear All,
Thank you for your love and support. The Firestone children kindly request that between 2 and 5pm today and tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday, only friends visit them; no adults at that time please.
Thank you for your understanding!
Shiva hours:
Minyanim at the Shiva House:
The burial will be in Israel tomorrow evening at 7:00pm at the Eretz Hachaim cemetery in Beit Shemesh.
The family will start shiva today, after the funeral, at their home 2491 Brentwood Drive and will sit until Monday morning. The visiting hours daily are 9:00 -12:00, 2:00 -5:00, and 7:00 – 9:00. Friday hours are from 9:00 -1:00.
When Naftali and Roni return from Israel there will be the following minyanim:
Gary Witkes will be sitting shiva for his mother Mrs. Hinda bas Yosef Zev Witkes beginning Monday morning at 2601 Milton Rd., University Heights.
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Hamakom yenachem eschem b’soch sha’ar avaylay Tzion v’Yerushalayim
(SHIVA MINYANIM LOCATION UPDATE – Shacharis: 7am at Ahavas Yisroel / Bergers’ Shul (YTD Girls Building) Mon – Thu; Mincha/ Maariv 7:15pm at residence of Jacob and Rachel Koval, 3708 Severn Road, Cleveland Heights. Shiva ends Thu morning).
Esther Offer very recently celebrated her 94th birthday. A survivor of the Nazi death camps. From the ashes of that destruction she crafted a new life and knew the joy of her great-grandchildren. She was a determined and at times defiant woman who made her way through all the challenges and tribulations of life with grace, dignity and devotion. An inspired and blessed life.
She is survived by children: Shlomo (Suzanne) Offer, Zvi (Harvey) Ofer, Miriam (Gerry) Engelhart. Grandchildren: David (Ora), Rafi (Stacey), Adam (Odeya), Yael, Talya and Jordana. Great-grandchildren: Aviya, Natan, Noam, Naava and Gilad.
Burial was at Eitz Hachaim cemetery in Bet Shemesh
Shiva in Israel and in Cleveland