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HARRIET DIETZ

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Harriet Dietz, z”l, who passed away on Saturday, May 17 at the age of 78.

Harriet is survived by her daughter Julie Braunsten, her son Scott Braunsten, and her daughter Michelle Cahill; along with her grandchildren Hannah Peterson, Annika Peters…

ILYA GAMEL

It is with heavy hearts that Sephardic Adventure Camp mourns the passing of dedicated SAC parent and former camper Ilya Gamel, z”l. Ilya was a light to our SAC community and brought joy to all.

Condolences to Ilya's wife, Cynthia, children, Shimon, Joe, and Paulina, and to their entire fa…

PRUDENCE STEINER

Congregation Neveh Shalom is saddened to share the news of the passing of Prudence Steiner, z"l, mother of Elizabeth Steiner and Josh Steiner (Antoinette Delruelle), and grandmother of Mira Hayward, Emerson Steiner Hayward, Raphael Steiner, Margot Steiner, and Clara Steiner.

DOROTHY URBACH

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Dr. Michael David Sigell, z”l, who passed away on Thursday, Apr. 24, at the age of 84.

Michael is survived by his children, Julie, Lisa, and Todd; his grandchildren, Lauryn, Kaden, Grayson, and Paxton; his brother Leonard; and his Cousin Joyce Loeb…

MICHAEL LOUIS ROGERS

Michael Louis Rogers, z”l, of Portland, originally from Erie, Penn., died unexpectedly on May 6, 2025 at the age of 57.

A lifelong learner, devoted friend, incredible brother, and quiet force for good, Mike brought humility, intelligence, and a dry sense of humor to everything he did. He …