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EDWARD TALYANSKY

With sadness, Chabad Southwest Portland announces the passing of Edward Talyansky, z”l. The funeral was held Monday, Aug. 31, in the Chabad section of River View Cemetery in Portland. Edward is survived by his son, Vitaly (Zeev), and his daughter, Inga.

ROBERT SCHWARTZ

With sadness, Chabad Southwest Portland announces the passing of Dr. Robert (Bob) Schwartz, z”l, on Saturday night, Aug. 29.

The funeral was held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Jewish Cemetery at River View, in Portland.

Bob is survived by his wife, Carol Schwartz; his daughters, Rhonda Schwartz…

LIANE ROSENBERG

In sorrow, Congregation Kesser Israel announces the passing of former Kesser member Liane Rosenberg, z”l, who passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, in Los Angeles. The burial service was held Friday, Aug. 28, at Mount Sinai Simi Valley in Simi Valley, Calif. Survivors include husband, Gavin, and da…

ROBERT MAGID

Congregation Neveh Shalom is saddened to share the passing of Robert Nolan Magid, z"l, who died on Aug. 22, 2026, at 78 years old. Robert was predeceased by his loving wife, Judith Kirshner Magid, z”l, and lovingly remembered by his son Adam (Dawn) Magid and daughter Jennifer Magid Schiller …

JEFFREY WHALEN

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Jeffrey B. Whalen, z”l, who died at age 68 after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer. The family moved to Beaverton  in 2001 and Jeff spent 21 years in the Nike legal department. Jeff served on the boards and leadership of the Beaverton Educa…