Dianne Hoffman, zl, passed away on Shabbat morning, Dec. 5, 2020, in Phoenix, Ariz. Dianne was preceded in death by her husband, Rabbi Sydney Hoffman, and son, Larry Hoffman. Lee is loved and remembered by his younger sister, Congregation Neveh Shalom member Hilarie (Joel) Wasserman; his treasured wife of 62 years, Betty; sons Marc, Ross and Loren; six grandchildren; brother, Robert Hersh; and several nieces and nephews. She also had 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was 64 years old. Richard Isaac Stone, z"l, died March 26, 2020. Numerous organizations benefited from her tireless and dedicated volunteerism. Davidson attended Stanford University and graduated from Reed College in 1947. Bob's contributions to the Vancouver Jewish congregation have come in many ways, but primarily in his attention to detail when it came to the congregational budget and financial affairs and his willingness to always offer physical labor when it came to moving chairs, building a sukkah, maintaining the Torah and helping in the library. She loved exploring abroad in Europe, Mexico, Asia and Polynesia and even in her last days remained curious about new ideas, new possibilities and the people around her. Herb was a long time Congregation Neveh Shalom congregant. Chabad SE Rabbi Dov and Chani Bialo posted on Facebook: Jack Menashe (or Mr. Menashe, as we lovingly called him) was a special soul. He was also instrumental in the formation of Judaic studies programs at three Portland universities Portland State University, Reed College and Lewis & Clark College. IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL: Donate: Frederick Goren: Friday, January 10, 2014 at 1:00 PM: CHAPEL AT CLOVER HILL: Donate: Nannie Hardin: private View previous funerals Search. Robert is survived by his wife, Michele Brenner, children, Jordan and Zachery, and mother, Arlene Kolbert (stepdad Stewart). Henry Olshin, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, just two weeks shy of his 89th birthday. As important, Eric always looked for the best in people and never assumed the worst. IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL: Sheila Shulevitz: Mon Apr 10th at 10:00 GRAVESIDE AT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK: Joan Moskovitz: Mon Apr 10th A PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE . He moved to Portland in 1980 and spent the next four decades in social services creating programs to help homeless and vulnerable adults. She and Bob have been Oregon football season ticket holders since 1980. Sandra is survived by her husband, Ed Oser; sons, Kevin (Staci) and Kyle (Anne) Landskroner; grandson, Max Landskroner; sister Gerri (Mark) London; and nieces and nephews, Dana, David (Rachel), Noah, Gabriel and Aliya London; and many cousins. After a long and fully lived life, Richard Savinar, zl, left this world with family surrounding him June 8, 2021. Cherished mother of Merav (and Yair) Grindlinger, Eliau Barr and Paul Koubgeorge . His hauntingly beautiful Sephardic cantorials combined with his culinary expertise in the preparation and presentation of Middle Eastern foods made him a local catering favorite at weddings, bar mitzvahs and many other life cycle events. A memorial service will be held at 11 am, April 27, at Congregation Neveh Shalom in the Stampfer Chapel. Norman is survived by his wife, Eve-Ellen; five children, Jonathan, Amy, Samuel, Daniel and Jedidiah; grandchildren, Reuben, Victoria Tess and Ellie Grace; and beloved extended family. He was the beloved father of Congregation Shaarie Torahs former president Steph Kotkins. DEBORAH LEVY He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Akiva and Amanda Leeder, of Portland. He is survived by his wife, Louise; sisters, Susan Danish, Tracy Frankel, Kimberly Rosenberg and Debbie Plawner; brother, Scott Danish; and stepmother, Carol Danish of Portland. He is loved and remembered by his son Barry (Wendy) Rosenfield and their daughters, Allison and Samantha, members of Congregation Neveh Shalom. As a community leader, Jim dedicated himself to board service focused on the arts, Jewish community and health care. He never stopped referring to her as the most beautiful woman in the room or telling her he was crazy about her. CHAPEL AT CLOVER HILL. Congregation Kesser Isreal extends deepest condolences to Rachels family. The trips stopped when puppy Jake joined the family and traveling ended. When teaching and sociology no longer quite fit her dreams and goals, she returned to school at Jane Adams College of Social Work (University of Illinois, Chicago Campus) earning an MSW. After earning a masters degree in social work at Columbia University, she worked as a social worker for the Red Cross and the Jewish Board of Family and Child Services before earning certification to practice as a psychiatric social worker. Burial was at Temple Shalom Cemetery in Vancouver, British Columbia. She also helped establish the Beth Israel archives. The funeral was Feb. 20 at Ahavai Shalom Cemetery. Kay Levine, z"l, died May 12, 2020. Marvin is survived by his daughters, Joyce Osborn and Judy Cappleman; and their families. He also held the same position at the Jewish Community Center in Dallas, Texas, 1985-1996. She moved to Portland and attended Lincoln High School where she met the love of her life, Bill Galen, and quickly became his favorite photography subject, a role that continued until his death in 2020. In his later years he was well-cared for at Palo Alto Commons. He began an amazing career at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, serving as athletic director from 1970 to 1984. Throughout her long and complex health odyssey, Carolyn sought and found the joy in life. My condolences to the family. Over the years, there were many other organizations to which Gloria never said no. She loved to play bridge and played in many different groups over the years. He is survived by his wife, Susie; daughters, Susie Zucker (Cliff) and Mara Trumbull (Patrick); son, Andrew Fink; step-daughters, Stephanie Siegel (Jeff Whalen) and Lisa Siegel (David Stein); nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Alice Potter, z"l, passed away June 2, 2020, at the age of 102. According to Ellen Eisenberg's book The Jewish Oregon Story 1950-2010, the training "lit a fire in her." 30440 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, Phone: 248.406.6000 toll free: 866.406.6003 fax: 248.406.6005, 2003 - 2023 The Dorfman Chapel. The funeral will take place on Friday, Dec. 30 in Livonia MI, and will be officiated by his niece Rabbi Eve Posen, along with Rabbi Aaron Bergman, Rabbi David Nelson, and Hazzan Daniel Gross. Sam was a long time Congregation Neveh Shalom member and daily minyan regular. OSALIND (ROS) KANE She developed lifelong friendships with the people she served. He is survived by children, Sarah (Nicolas), Rai Sue (Bernie), and Daniel (Patricia); grandchildren, Alec and Magali Saint-Arnaud, Avigdor and Neilda Jean Sussace, and Ariella and Lilah Sussman; sister-in-law Ceevah Sobel and her husband, Irwin; sister, Roberta Olman; and nephew and niece, Steven Sussman and Sally Khandadash. She worked as a civilian with the military, enjoying all the art and culture Tel Aviv had to offer, traveling abroad on budget adventures, and crafting an education out of seeing, experiencing and doing. MANFRED LEO DICK HEIMANN Alices consummate chairing of the committee overseeing the publication of Ellen Eisenbergs landmark history of Oregon Jewry from 1950 to the present followed in 2016. GAYLE ROSENTHAL Eric cherished the great outdoors and the active life. She married Norman Howard four years later in 1952. She also served on the Board of Directors and as Chairwoman of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Oregon Symphony Association and the Oregon World Affairs Council. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Callie Oulman. Rosi was a special spiritual soul who brought light and healing to all those she touched. BECAUSE WE CARE: WE ASK EVERYONE -DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE because We'd Rather Wait. Congregation Neveh Shalom extends our deepest condolences to the extended Weintraub family. She was born in Portland April 14, 1922, to Marie (Murph) and Joe Schnitzer. Joan Muzikant, zl, passed away on Aug. 17, 2020. He was a co-captain of the 1960 Lacrosse Team and an Honorable Mention in the 1960 All American Lacrosse team. Marilyn is loved and remembered by her son, Barry (Leslie) Hasson; 10 grandchildren, Brett (Stephanie) Rudolph, Corey (Michelle) Rudolph, Nicole (Joe) Imatani, Tracy (Elizabeth) Hasson, Michelle Hasson, Lauren Hasson, Jenna Hasson, Jason (Kaitlin) Johnson, Seth Rudolph and Danielle Rudolph; and 11 great-grandchildren, Jaden, Riley and Harper Imatani; Clyde and Calvin Rudolph; Isabel, Alex, Abel and Evelyn Rudolph; and Lucia and Brady Johnson. She is buried at the Ahavai Shalom cemetery next to her husband (who died almost exactly five years before she did). He was a member of Congregation Neveh Shalom. The family invites friends to join them for a funeral on Monday, Dec. 26, at 11 am at the Beth Israel Cemetery. The support given to him by the SD Federations leadership and staff has been beyond any expectations. Glickman grew up in Portland playing basketball at the JCC and Lincoln High School. Congregation Neveh Shalom extends our deepest condolences to the Rogson family. Barrywas preceded in death byhis parents, Jack and Sarah Hornstein, zl. That voice, that deep, rumbling voice with the timbre of rolling thunder, stands as a personal signature.. He retired as a colonel in the Army Reserve after 30 years. Outside of her family, her achievements and hard work echoed across the United States and touched countless lives. He polished his Mandarin skills, embraced tea drinking, immersed himself in the expat life and even participated in dragon boat racing. He served as a 2nd Lt. in the Control Tower Division. He served on the US Chickasaw in the South Pacific during the last two years if Word War II. Julie grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. Gifts may be made in Solomon's memory to the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, the OHSU Foundation for the Solomon D. Menashe Childhood Glaucoma Fund at the Casey Eye Institute or acharity of choice. He was a professor at Reed College, editor at Oregon Times magazine (now defunct) and author of Wayne Morse, A Political Biography. He was an enthusiastic community volunteer and loved hiking and traveling. Anyone wishing to make a donation in his memory please consider supporting the Pacific Northwest Photographer's Archive (pnparchive.org) or thecharity of your choice. No one in the family had ever spoken about this suicide until her son, Kevin, discovered the truth. Rosa A. Agsalud October 10, 1950 - January 16, 2023 Los Angeles, California | Age 72. Three slain MSU students to receive posthumous degrees. At other times, skiing, hiking and biking with family or friends brought him endless joy and satisfaction. As she recounted her parents Holocaust years the man looked intently at her and said Robben Island imprisonment was a picnic compared to Auschwitz. He is loved and remembered by his dear wife, Mary Heimann; daughters, Nicole Heimann (Robert) Sacks and Illisa Heimann (Eric) Polis; and grandchildren, Jacob Aaron Sacks, Adina Polis and Kylie Polis. Congregation Neveh Shalom extends deepest condolences to the extended Hochman/Potter family. Marilyn is survived by son, Eric Grunbaum; Erics partner, daughter of her heart, Eliah-Isha Perona; sister, Barbara (Lew) Brown; brother, Richard (Maida) Klein; and sister, Janet (Ron) Henson. Current Jewish Funerals in Southfield Michigan - Ira Kaufman Chapel Upcoming Services 844-684-6333 OR TTY: 800-462-7585 Hours: M-F, 8a.m.-8p.m. We have the same problems, we make the same kinds of decisions. She married Harold Schnitzer in 1949. Eghbal Rostamian, zl, passed away Feb. 21, 2022, at age 94. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. He also wrote constantly, and in 2019 published Portland Zionists Unite, a collection of short stories. Leonard Bergstein, zl, passed away on Oct. 17, 2022, at the age of 76. Robert (Bob) Epstein, zl, passed away May 30, 2022. Rabbi Hannah Laner of Congregation Pnai Or officiated at the funeral June 13. : Clear all filters Clear all filters Show more She is survived by her six children, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her life in NYC was filled with work, friends, family, dance, theater and love. Ellana served with distinction in the Israeli Air Force. BEVERLY GALEN Linda Faye (Potter) Hochman, zl, passing away March 8, 2022, in Prescott, Ariz. She was predeceased by her sister, Carol Ginsberg, and her husband, Stanley Hochman. ITAI DEWAR He lived with vigor in the New York metropolitan area throughout his life. The funeral will be 11 am, April 26, 2023, at Ahavai Shalom Cemetery. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 62 years, Judith Esther Menache; loving children, David Shinozuka (Hatsuko) and Lynda Huckestein (Jeff); grandchildren, Jennifer Johnson (Brandon), Stephanie Munoz (Adam) and Mao Shinozuka; and great-grandchildren, MaryAnn Munoz and Abraham Munoz. The funeral took place Aug. 26 in Cambridge, MA. She is survived by her husband, Charles Ross Hinkle; son, William Jason Ross Hinkle; daughter,Michelle Louise (Christian) Andrews; five grandchildren, Doron, Abe, Nathanael, and Lily Andrewsand Ariana Maurman; brothers, Sydney (Barbara) Steinbock and Jerry Steinbock; and sister, Gail (Chris) Menke. Phyllis Sohn (Peryla Bas Moshe), zl, passed away Aug. 11, 2022. Carolyn Marie Lawson. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941. After being told it would take another two years to graduate, he switched to Lewis and Clark and got a degree in economics in one year. A reception will follow in Goodman Hall. She served on the board of the five-state coalition of private citizens and government officials whose purpose was to address the problem and threat of religious and racial harassment and violence in the Northwest through united action. Jerry will be buried in California with his wife Shelley and there will be no local service at this time. Terry skipped a couple of grades and then finished college, Ohio State University, in three years with a degree in accounting and business. She was the oldest of four sisters. Richard was the funniest man Ive ever met and had more friends than anyone I know. A graduate of the University of Washington, he worked as a CPA in Portland, where he and Bev raised their family. In 1948, he married Maxine Horwitz. 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Shiva minyan via Zoom at 7:02 pm Dec. 23. Federation of Greater Portland or Outside In. JoEllen was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel A. Miller. Julie was the wife of EricLeuvrey; mother ofNicolas and Ali Leuvrey; and sister of Jeff Saltzman, Barb Lovre (Randy) and Dan Saltzman (Liz Burns). He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Eve Black, and his son Daniel Black. They enjoyed 76 years of marriage. A Memorial Service was held Oct. 25 in the main sanctuary of Congregation Neveh Shalom, with a private interment. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, at the height of the Nazi regime, Mike and his family escaped overland via the Trans-Siberian Railroad, eventually finding refuge in Shanghai, China, where he spent the next seven years of his life. Terry was the first born, her brother Bob arriving four years later. The funeral will be followed by a private burial at Beth Israel Cemetery. She was the mother of Steve Horenstein, Scott Horenstein and Todd Horenstein; and the grandmother of Congregation Kol Ami Executive Director Sam Clarno. Marvin met Nancy Marx in high school. A graveside service was held at Shaarie Torah Cemetery. Jerry Fishman, z"l, passed away June 4, 2020, in Stamford, Conn. Oct. 22, 2021, at the age of 81. She empathized with every womans story, cried with them when things were sad, laughed with them when they improved and celebrated their new place in the world. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. In 2004 he received double masters degrees from USC (Social Work) and HUC (Jewish Communal Service). The cause was lung cancer. Her devotion to dogs was unparalleled. Published by Jackson Citizen Patriot from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2021. Lev Khodorovskiy, zl , passed away on July 23, 2021, at the age of 93. In his review, critic Kristopher Haines wrote, Schaeffers brisk one-woman show is almost surely to be the most devastating piece of theatre this year. Victoria was a volunteer at the Kennedy Center as a member of the Womens Committee of the National Symphony Opera greeting and welcoming patrons to open rehearsals and special performances of the NSO, as well as participating in instrument petting zoos for children, and other activities. She treated everyone with dignity and respect and genuinely cared about the pain and suffering of others. He was preceded in death by wife, Adaline Sissy (zl), brother, Buddy (zl) and granddaughter, Melinda (zl). She is survived by son, Mark Rosenbaum; daughter Lori Krasnowsky; grandchildren, David Rosenbaum (Lily Rosenbaum), Sara Rosenbaum Murry (Casey Murry) and Hanna Krasnowsky; and two great-grandchildren, Zoe Jane Murry and Leo Fritz Rosenbaum. Rabbi Aaron Bergman officiated. Then he focused on what he wanted to do. Thelma Steinberg Schnitzer, zl, passed away peacefully at her home in San Francisco Nov. 27, 2020. LEV ASTRAKHAN Lois Urman, zl, passed away March 3, 2022. Although Alzheimers progressively diminished her memory and ultimately took her life, Cherie remained the loving, compassionate woman she had always been. They were married for 67 years. Donations in Alices memory can be made to the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for HolocaustEducation or Indivisible Civics. She loved the opera and musical performances. As a photographer, Leo was the President the Oregon Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers and taught business photography at Mt. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Matt and his second wife, Jani, added two boys to the family, Brett and Corey. She was born on March 7, 1934 in Portland to Bernard and Helen Schnitzer. She developed her passion for good cheese, pasta and wine during a year abroad in northern Italy while studying at Portland State University. Within the law firm, Mark was known for integrity, steely humility, fairness and the excellence of his work. She was the wife of Joseph Khajehzadeh, zl, and the oldest of six children. While in high school, a friend bet him a dime that he couldnt win the state diving championship; he took that bet then trained for two weeks at the University of Oregon swimming pool and won the 1957 state high school diving championship. Germany Deaths and Burials, 1582-1958. Stanley D. Menache, zl, passed away with his family by his side April 12, 2021, at age 84. He is credited with creating the first computer digitally scanned photograph in 1957, a now-famous 176 pixel-square black and white image of his infant son. He was the father of Ellen (Richard) Cohen and Michael (Susan Cohen) Singer; and grandfather of Anissa Cohen, Tali Singer and Shoshi (Gabi Weinberg) Singer. Congregation Kesser Israel extends condolences to the family. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. She worked in the office and was BB Camp Health Center Administrator the third time she worked there. Eleanore married Paul Rubinstein in 1933, and together they raised their four children in Aberdeen, Wash., before relocating to Portland in 1960. Spielman was the co-founder of the popular Portland bagel chain Spielman Bagels & Coffee, which he launched with his son Raf. Congregation Beth Israel sends condolences to the entire Koenigsberg family. We wish Darlene (Mrs. Menashe) lots of comfort and blessings.. Funeral Details - Ira Kaufman Chapel But he also became interested in exploring his Jewish identity and moved to Israel in 1994. Against bomb threats, arson, daily harassment, anthrax scares, death threats, and more, she persevered to maintain the rights of others. Zvi (Fred) Hoffman, z"l, passed away at home in Ramat Gan, Israel, overnight March 20-21, 2020. Please feel free to call our office if a specific funeral service is not found in the lookup. There will be a shiva service and gathering at Congregation Neveh Shalom (2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland) 5-8 pm, Jan. 10 with a light meal of consolation on Rabbi Kosak's return to Portland.