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SYDNEY STEINBOCK

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Sydney Steinbock, z”l. Sydney died Saturday, March 21, 2026, just days before his 86th birthday.

He is survived by his children and grandchildren: Dot (Tim) Defler and Barry (Chris) Steinbock; Jordan (Kris) V…

ALEXANDER MENASHE

Congregation Neveh Shalom is heartbroken to share the passing of Alexander Menashe z”l, beloved husband, son, brother, nephew, friend, coach, and CNS board member. Alex passed away on Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026, at the age of 34. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Nadine Menashe, parents S…

YONI WEISS

Congregation Neveh Shalom and Chabad of Southwest Portland are saddened to share the passing of Yoni Weiss, z”l, who died on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the age of 79. Yoni is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Chana, and his children, Gill, Tammy, and Libby.

Yoni will be inte…

DEBORAH BULLARD

Deborah Bullard, z”l, née Goldberg, passed away peacefully on Mar. 6, 2026, at the age of 74 in Tigard. She was a devoted mother, nana, sister, daughter, and aunt, cherished by all who knew her.

Born in Portland on Aug. 9, 1951, Debbie was the daughter of Herman and Anita Goldberg. She s…

LYNN LERTZMAN

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Lynn Lertzman, z”l, who passed away on Mar. 3, 2026, at the age of 89.

Lynn is survived by her daughters, Renee Lertzman and Karin Basart; her two grandchildren, Dice and Temma; and her sister, Sandra Maitri. Lynn moved to Portland from Northern …