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SANDIE FINKEL

It is with great sorrow that Congregation Kol Ami announces the death of our member Sandie Finkel, z”l Friday, Jan. 30. There will be a Memorial Service to remember and honor Sandie at Congregation Kol Ami on Sunday, Feb. 8th at 4:30. We will offer funeral prayers and memories together at …

SHIRLEY NUDELMAN

Congregation Neveh Shalom is saddened to share the passing of longtime member Shirley Soble Nudelman, z”l, who died on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jerome Nudelman z”l.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, Jeff (Anne) Nudelman, Sharon (De…

ESTHER DICKSTEIN

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Esther Ellen Dluger Dickstein, z”l, who passed away on Jan. 21, 2026, at the age of 79.

Esther is survived by her husband, Jack Dickstein; her daughter, Jessica Kushner (Uriel); her brother, Robert H. Dluger;  two beautiful grandchildren, and n…

ADRIENNE LESMAN

With sadness, Chabad of Southwest Portland announces the passing of Adrienne Lesman, z”l.

The funeral was held Jan. 21 at 1:00 PM at the Jewish Section of Riverview Cemetery in Portland. Lidia is survived by her daughter Tamara Marshal.

JAN GLAZER

With sadness, Congregation Kesser Israel shares the news of the passing of Jan Glazer, z”l, who died Saturday, Jan. 17, in Indianapolis. Jan was the mother of former Kesser member Ann Glazer and the beloved wife of Barry Glazer. The funeral and shiva will be held in Indiana.