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LILLIAN BURKA

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Lillian Burka, z"l, beloved mother of Lynne (Mitch) Cohen and Neil (Linda) Burka. Lillian died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. She was 96 years old.

She is survived by her children Lynne (Mitch) Cohen and Neil (Linda)…

RABBI LEIBEL NEW

With sadness, Chabad of Oregon announces the passing of Rabbi Leibel New, z”l, of Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

In 1995, Rabbi New dedicated the mikvah room of Mikvah Shoshanah, Portland's women’s mikvah, in memory of his parents, Rabbi Yisroel and Rivkah New, z”l.

In t…

JERRY WEINBERG

It is with sorrow that Congregation Kol Ami announces the death of our member Jerry Weinberg, z”l, the husband of Andrea Weinberg.

A memorial service was held at Congregation Kol Ami Monday, Oct. 7.

We send our condolences to Andrea and to her extended family on this difficult loss.

MARVIN KORACH

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Marvin Korach, z”l, who passed away on Oct. 7, 2024 at the age of 87.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Lesley Korach; children Aaron Korach (Sarah) and Jordan Korach (Cally), and grandchildren, Ben Korach, Mia Korach, Jacob Korach, and Leo Korach…

LOWEN BERMAN

Lowen Berman, z”l was born in 1942 in Chicago to Maurie Berman, z”l and Ruth (Schwartz) Berman, z”l. He found a sister in his cousin Sauci. A working-class Jewish kid, Lowen became a radical. He was involved in the civil rights and peace movements, was a community and labor organizer, …