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JOSIF SHEINKMAN

Congregation Neveh Shalom is sorry to announce the passing of CNS member Josif Sheinkman, z”l on Jan. 5, 2024. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Inna Sheinkman; his daughters Lana (Joe Ahadian) Sheinkman and Alla (Justin) Pierce; and two grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday, Jan. 8…

ETHEL BIRNBACH

Ethel Jocelyn Birnbach, z”l, passed away Thursday, Jan. 4 at the age of 96.
Ethel Birnbach (nee Katz) entered this world in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1927, born to Louis Katz and Lillian Levitt. Her journey was one marked by remarkable achievements and dedicated service. At the young age …

BEN AARON

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Ben Arron, z”l. Ben died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 2024 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 64 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Francine, children Alexa and Zachary, father Max Wyszog…

ROCHEL CHAITON

With great sadness, Chabad of Oregon announces the sudden and untimely passing of Rebbetzin Rochel Chaiton of blessed memory on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV.
Immediately after their marriage in 1988, Rebbetzin Chaiton joined her husband, Rabbi Yossi Chaiton, as a Chabad Shlucha in …

CELINA JACOBSON

Congregation Neveh Shalom is sorry to announce the passing of Celina Beatriz (Levinton) Jacobson, z”l, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Celina is the daughter of the late Leon and Flora Levinton, z”l. Celina is loved and remembered by her children, Deborah (Ariel) Levy, Issac (Reli) Jacobson,…