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DIANE LUND

Diane Lund, z”l, passed away July 26, 2025 at the age of 86.

From humble and arduous beginnings, Diane's tenacious spunky spirit, boundless energy, inquisitive mind, and unwavering resolve to make a difference propelled her into becoming a fearless investigative journalist, a founder of n…

HOWARD ABRAMS

Congregation Beth Israel.  mourns the loss of Howard Abrams, z”l, who passed away on Saturday, July 26 at age 73.

Howard is survived by his siblings, Stuart Abrams and (wife) Michelle, Bruce Abrams, Julie Abrams and David Abrams; his nephews and nieces, Maxwell, Arie, Matthew and Samanth…

MARGIT JOHNSON

With sorrow, Congregation Kol Ami shares the recent death of Margit Johnson, z”l, the mother of our congregant Cindy Horenstein. We send our condolences to Cindy and Steve Horenstein, their son Rob, and their extended family.

SHELLY TATE

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Shelly Tate, z"l, beloved mother of Akiva Hunt.

Shelly passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Arizona at the age of 59.

She is survived by her husband, Brian Tate, her parents, Larry and Carole Ellsworth, and h…

EVELYN LESHGOLD

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Evelyn Leshgold, z”l, who passed away on Sunday, July 13 at the age of 103.

Evelyn is survived by her loving daughters, Barrie Rosenberg, Lynn Rosencrantz, and Carol Rosenthal. Evelyn is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald Leshgold, …