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HOWARD LEVANT

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Howard LeVant, z"l, beloved father of Anne LeVant Prahl, on Aug 16, 2024.

Howard spent his life pursuing beauty and art. As a band leader in high school and college, a folk singer in the early 60s, as a painter…

ARLENE BRAUNSTEIN

Congregation Neveh Shalom is sorry to announce the passing of Arlene Braunstein, z”l, who died Aug. 11, 2024 at the age of 80. She is lovingly remembered by her children Andrew Braunstein and Amy Bancoes, and two grandchildren. The funeral was held  Sunday, Aug. 18, at Ahavai Shalom Cemetery.

JERRY NEWMAN

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Jerry Newman ,z"l, beloved husband of Dora Newman. Jerry died Thursday evening, Aug. 1, 2024, just a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dora Newman, children Francine Ar…

MICHAEL LEVI

It is with sorrow that Congregation Kol Ami announces the death of Michael Levi, z”l, the brother of our member Julian Levi. Michael died Saturday, July 28. His funeral and shiva are being held in Johannesburg, South Africa. We send our condolences to Julian & Lorna Levi and their extended family.

RICHARD DOBROW

We mourn the loss of Richard “Dick” Bein Dobrow, z”l, who passed away on July 26, 2024 at the age of 87.

Dick was deeply admired by friends and family for his deep intellect, the thoughtful care he provided in the fields of hematology and oncology, classical piano performances, appear…