It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Shirley Gergel Ness
Mother of CBY member Barbara Smoller (Ron), Adrienne Massey (Jack), and
Caren Frank (Mel)
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Shiva Minyan will take place, Wednesday, October 18th at 6:30 PM at the home of Barbara and Ron Smoller.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Shirley Ness, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Walter Dubov
Father of Wendy Warren (Mark), and Sharon Sinalevich (Boris)
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:30 AM at Emanu El Memorial Park.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Walter Dubov, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Joseph Shoss
Husband of CBY member Constance Koslin Shoss
Father of CBY member Connie Dotan (Douglas), CBY member Stanford Shoss (Jan), and Jeanne Rubin (Jay)
Brother of CBY member Samuel Shoss (Karen)
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person, or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Shivah Minyan will take place Wednesday, October 11 at 5:30 PM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun in the Freedman Levit Sanctuary.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Joseph Shoss, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Paulette Freudenberger
Mother of CBY member Joe Freudenberger (Laura), and
Alfred Freudenberger (Michelle)
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Houston National Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Zoom by clicking here.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of Joe and Laura Freudenberger at approximately 2:00p on Friday, October 13, 2023
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Paulette Freudenberger, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Jack Nathaniel Alpert
Husband of CBY member Ruth Alpert
Father of Richard Alpert (Kelly), Ariela Alpert, and Jessica Alpert Silber (Jacob)
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via LiveStream by clicking here.
While according to Jewish tradition, shiva is postponed during the Sukkot holiday, the community continues to have the responsibility to comfort the mourners during the festival. A minyan of condolence will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 4:30 PM at the home of Ruth Alpert.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Jack Alpert, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Brian Phillip Schultz
Husband of CBY member Dixon Presswood Schultz
Father of Austin Connor Schultz
Son of CBY member Leah Gansar Schultz
Brother of Wendy Schultz Mehling, and Lauren Schultz Hampton (Jake)
Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10:30 AM in the Sophia and Jack Bender Memorial Chapel, at the Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
While according to Jewish tradition, shiva is postponed during the Sukkot holiday, the community continues to have the responsibility to comfort the mourners during the festival. A minyan of condolence will take place on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Four Leaf Towers, West Tower (5110 San Felipe St., Houston, TX 77056)
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Brian Schultz, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Kenneth Goret
Father of Erin Richards (Louis), and Andrew Goret Brother of CBY member Barbara Elk (Rael), and Steven Goret
A private burial will be held by the family.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Kenneth Goret, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Betty Lee Wagner
Wife of Cantor George Wagner (z"l)t
Mother of Rebecca Levit (Don Levit z"l), Steven M. Wagner (Annette M.), Elyse A. Wagner (Scott Berry), and Jeremy D. Wagner (z"l)
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person, or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Betty Lee Wagner, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Michael Bloome
Husband of CBY member Susan Bloome
Father of Den Bloome Bremond (Dominique), David Bloome (Melissa), and CBY member and Past President Jerrad Bloome (Sara)
A private burial will be held by the family followed by a Memorial Service on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 11:30 AM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Shivah Minyan will take place at the home of Susan Bloome on Saturday, September 9 at 7:45p and Sunday, September 10 at 5:30p. In lieu of food the family requests that contributions be made to the Shiva Fund set up with Chef Smirnoff Catering by calling Dorothy Thraen at (713) 534-1298.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Michael Bloome, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Jerry Lee Harris
Husband of Rochelle Kammerman Harris
Father of CBY member Byron Harris (Betty Chan), Lara Walters Harris,
Alyse Mergi, and Joel Harris (Daphne)
Brother of Ann Harris
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Shaerith Israel Cemetery in Dallas, TX.
The family of Jerry Lee Harris will be attending the J.B. Greenfield Chapel Evening minyan for shivah Thursday, September 7 thru Tuesday, September 12.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Jerry Lee Harris, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Taghi Hajizade
Husband of CBY member Harriet Bayer Hajizade Father of Stephen Bayer Hajizade (Sarah), Bradley Scott Hajizade Brother of Ali Haize (Nahid), Nazy Mohammadi, Reza Hajizadeh, Farrah Jadidi (Ali), and Mozhgan Khoshdel
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Taghi Hajizade, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Rita Leidner
Mother of CBY member Ilona Thomson (James), and Phyllis Miller (Alan Schoen)
Funeral services were held in Boca Raton, Fl.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Rita Leidner click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Leona Odensky
Mother of CBY member Larry Odensky (Janis), and Michael Odensky
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Adath Emeth Cemetery on 1540 Sylvester Rd., Houston, TX, 77009
Shivah Minyan will take place on Sunday, August 6th at 5:00PM at the home of Janis and Larry Odensky.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Leona Odensky, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Relda Finger Hoffer
Mother of Pam Wallock (Mark), CBY member Wendy Bleiweiss (Ira), Bruce Hoffer (Arlette), and CBY member Scott Hoffer (Gayle)
Sister of CBY member Alan Finger (Marlene)
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person, or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Shivah Minyan will take place Wednesday, August 2 and Thursday, August 3 at 6:30p in the home of Wendy and Ira Bleiweiss.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Relda Finger Hoffer, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Lila Joan Prager
Mother of CBY member Jordana Prager Hoffman (Doug), and Stephen Prager (Bettina)
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in Fort Worth, TX.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Lila Joan Prager, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Michael W. Hess
Father of Stephen Hess (Alicia), and Terry-Ann Hess Brother of CBY member John M. Hess (Carol Ann)
Funeral services will be held, Thursday, July 20, 2023, in London, England.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Michael Hess, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our
Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Beth Yeshurun
Rabbi Jack Segal
Husband of Toby Segal
Father of Jeff Segal (Shelley), CBY member Michael Segal (Sharon), CBY member Lisa Kornhauser (Matthew), and CBY member Scott Segal (Dena)
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, with a private burial to follow. The family invites you to attend in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Shivah will take place Monday, July 10, 2023 through Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 6:30 PM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Rabbi Jack Segal, click below. If you would like to contribute to the Shiva Minyan Fund click here
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Jerome Robert Rose
Husband of CBY member Lanie Rose
Father of Myles Rose (Deborah), and Darren Rose (Jennifer)
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 11:30 AM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun. The family invites you to attend either in person, or via Live Stream byclicking here.
Shivah Minyan will take placeon Thursday, July 6 at 5:30pm at the home of Myles Rose.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Jerome Rose, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Nava Enav
Mother of CBY member Eyal Enav (Naomi), and Nurit Polay (Doron Polak) Sister of Ami Livay, and Noga Dafner (Effi)
Funeral services were held in Israel.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Nava Enav, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Liza "Lizi" Gilad Silver
Wife of Stephen Silver Mother of Shira Silver Daughter of Rebeca and Ami Gilad, and CBY members Gail and Larry Silver Sister of Yoav Gilad (Marcia)
A funeral was held in California.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Liza "Lizi" Gilad Silver click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Howard H. Kaplan
Husband of CBY member Gladys Kaplan Father of Alyssa Korn (Jeff), CBY member Michael Kaplan, and Melanee Weiser (David) Brother of Gail Stutman (Joel)
A private funeral will be held.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Howard H. Kaplan click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Joan Sirotkin
Mother of CBY member Mitch Sirotkin (Donna Cohen)
A private funeral will be held.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Joan Sirotkin click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Charles Barry Goldberg
Husband of CBY member Louise Koslin Goldberg
Father of Jason Goldberg (Megan), Emily Knox (Jason),
Kevin Goldberg (Jacqueline), and Alexa Janicke (Clayton)
Son of Clara "Dolly" Goldberg Brother of Harold Goldberg, and Daniel Goldberg
A private funeral will be held. Shivah Minyan will be held Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30PM in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Charles Barry Goldberg click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Betty Weiner
Mother of Julia Long (James), and Larry Weiner Sister of CBY member Tobye Joachim (Mort)
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Emanu El Cemetery.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Betty Weiner, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Oscar Hoffman
Father of CBY member Marcos Hoffman (Brunilda Santiago), and Sandra Hoffman
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Mexico.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Oscar Hoffman, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Francis Gilbert Spector
Mother of CBY member Sue Ann Reichek (Kenneth), and CBY member Mindy Spector
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Shivah Minyan will take place Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm at The Bristol Condominium located at 3350 McCue Road
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Fran Spector, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Naomi Metter
Mother of Carol Segal (Stephen), Laura Ludwin (David), CBY member Paul Metter (Linda), and Pat Soskolne (Errol)
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Hamilton, Ontario.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Naomi Metter, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Max Kawalsky
Husband of Brenda Kawalsky Father of Carolyn Rubenstein, Gavin Kawalsky (Jessie), and Darren Kawalsky (Leane) Brother of Selwyn Kawalsky (Hilary), and CBY member Cheryl Wolf (Les)
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Sydney Australia.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Max Kawalsky, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Herman "Bubba" Silberstein
Husband of CBY member Maxine Silberstein
Father of Brent Silberstein, and Steffani Silberstein
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person, or via Live Stream by clicking here. Shivah Minyan will take place Sunday, May 7 and Monday, May 8 at 6:30pm in the J.B. Greenfeld Chapel.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Bubba Silberstein, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Flo Slatko
Mother of CBY member Elissa Varadi (Tom), Barton Slatko (Betty), and CBY member Malcolm (z'l) Slatko (Leslie)
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Post Oak Cemetery in the Bender Memorial Chapel.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Flo Slatko click below.
