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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Lucile M. Katz, nee Mesirow, age 91, of Chicago, formerly of Benton Harbor, MI; beloved wife of the late Dr. Bernard D. Katz; loving mother of Dr. Richard M. (Martha Lessman) Katz and Marianne (Marc Perper) Katz Perper; adored grandmother of Julia (Willie Choi) Katz, Meredith Katz, Laurel and Stephanie Perper; dearest sister of the late Dr. Stanley (Frances) Mesirow, treasured aunt and friend of many.

Rabbi Michael Siegel, Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi will officiate at the funeral services on Sunday, May 5th at  1:30 p.m. at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway St., Chicago.  Interment will follow services at Memorial Park, 9900 N Gross Point Road, Skokie. Shiva is TBD. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting memorial contributions to Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N Broadway Street, Chicago, Illinois 60613.  For further information, please contact The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director (847) 478-1600.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Katz family during this difficult time.  May you be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Janet Lopin, nee Rieger, age 96, beloved wife of the late Julius. Cherished and devoted mother of Sheila Lopin Goode (Howard P. Patinkin) and Melynda Lopin. Proud and loving grandmother of Andrea (Christopher) Barber and Steven (Ann) Goode and dearest great-grandmother "GG" of Jack Barber, Juliana and Ellis Goode. Most caring daughter of the late Mollie and Sigmund Rieger. Sister of Sarah (the late Alvin) Rubens. Dear aunt to her loving nieces and nephew and her great nieces and nephews. Loved cousin of many. 



 

Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi will officiate at the chapel service and interment today, Tuesday, April 30th at 2:30 pm, at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights.  Shiva will immediately follow services until 9:00 pm and again on Wednesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 2nd from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hadassah, North Shore Chapter, 3000 Dundee Road, Suite 313, Northbrook, IL 60062, 847.205.1900. For information 847.255.3520 or www.shalom2.com to leave tributes and condolences.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Lopin family during this difficult time.  May you be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Frances A. Nelson, (nee Given), age 93 passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2013.

She is survived by her loving son, Dr. William (Leslie) Nelson; her devoted sister, Bebe (Tonney) Hirsh of Baltimore, MD; step grandchildren: Melissa Neff of Missoula, MT and Gregory Neff of Maui, HI; and many nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry Nelson; her daughter, Faye Susan; her son, Larry S. Nelson; and her sisters: Sylvia (Herbert) Levin and Zelda Rozanski. Frances was a past president of Hadassah. She was also chairman of the NWI Jewish Federation-Women's Division in 1962. Frances was very involved with many Jewish charities. Funeral services were held in Munster, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are welcomed: Hadassah c/o Eadie Appelsies, 1506 Fran-Lin Parkway, Munster, IN 46321.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Nelson family during this difficult time.  May you be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of May Stern, beloved mother of Robert (Carolyn) Stern and loving grandmother of David.  Funeral services will be held today in Westchester county in NY.   Local shiva will be held on Thursday, April 25th all day until 9:00 pm.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Stern family during this difficult time.  May you be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Jeanne and Matthew Huff and older brother, Tom on the newest addition to their family.  The Huff family welcomed a daughter, Jessica Ziva on Wednesday, March 6th. Everyone is home and doing well.If you'd like to support the Huffs with a meal, please click on the link here: http://www.TakeThemAMeal.com/meals.php?t=VDXN3893

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Huff family and a warm welcome to Jessica!  May she grow up at attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds. Amen!  

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Mazel Tov to Cheryl Kaplan and Brian Zachariah on the recent addition to their family!  Roland Parker Zachariah was born on Monday, February 25th at 8:13 am, weighing in at 7 lbs. 3 oz and  19 in.  in length. Everyone is home and doing well. For assistance with meals, please feel free to contact the family directly at CherylLKaplan@gmail.com.  

Rabbis Matt Futterman and Mordechai Tarkieltaub will officiate at the Brit Milah ceremony on Tuesday, March 5th at 11:00 am at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago. All are welcome to attend.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Zachariah family and a warm welcome to Roland Parker!   May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Hadassah Singer, beloved mother of Avigayil and loving grandmother of Uri.  Services have been held in Lawrence, KS. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the Singer family during this difficult time.  May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem. Amen

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Marion L. Sarnoff, nee Mirsky, beloved wife of the late Roy; loving and devoted mother of Adrienne (the late Jerry), and Robert (Jane) Sarnoff; adored grandmother of Jay Fishman, Merle (Rick) Nathan, Gregg (Pamela) Fishman, Kenneth (Abigail) Sarnoff, James (Leslie) Sarnoff; loving great-grandmother of Bari and Brittany Nathan, Paige and Grant Fishman, Katherine, Alexis, Meredith and Matthew Sarnoff; loving sister of the late Genevieve Wolf and Paula Palman; fond sister in-law of Lillyanne Sarnoff; and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. 

Rabbi Michael Siegel and Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi will officiate at the funeral services on Sunday, February 24th at 1:00 pm at The Piser Memorial Chapel, 9200 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie.  Shiva will be held for one day only following interment at the Nathan residence, 3061 Doriann Drive, Northbrook.   For directions or further information, please contact the family at 847.509.8134 or Piser Funeral Services at 847.679.4740.

In lieu of flowers, the family has kindly requested for donations to be made in her memory to the Jewish United Fund, 30 S. Wells Street, Room 3138, Chicago, Illinois 60606 or to any charity of your choice.

The Anshe Emet community expresses its deepest condolences to the entire Sarnoff family at this difficult time.  May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem. Amen

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Richard Jay Kohan, beloved husband of Janice Holzman-Kohan; loving father of Andrea Kohan and Jeffrey Kohan; adored grandfather of Benjamin, Hana, Sara and Grace;  and dear brother of Gloria (Donald) Vann. 
Rabbi Abe Friedman and Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi will officiate at the funeral services tomorrow,  Tuesday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway Street, Chicago.  Interment will immediately follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie.  Shiva is TBD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to: The Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago, IL 60613, The Portes Foundation, (supports research in the fields of health maintenance and disease prevention), 3 Harbinger Falls, Northbrook, IL 60062 www.portesfoundation.org, or Jewish United Fund, 30 S. Wells Street., Chicago, IL 60606.  For further information, please contact the Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director (847) 478-1600.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Kohan family during this difficult time.  May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem. Amen

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Lorraine Gordon, nee Maltz, age 88, devoted wife of the late Dr. Theodore Gordon; loving mother of Jeffry (Betsy), Stephen (Rhonda) and Robert (JoAnn); proud Grandma of Monica (Justin) , Michael (Sara), Jason, Jeffrey, Jessica and Andrew and great grandmother of Emma and Delaney. 

Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the funeral services tomorrow, Tuesday, February 5th at 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd. with interment to immediately follow at Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Red Cross, 544 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Further information may be obtained by contacting Shalom Memorial Funerals  (847) 255-3520.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Gordon family during this difficult time. May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem. Amen

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Sylvia L. Nissenson, nee Chapnitsky, age 86, beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Heather (Eddy) Patay, Allen (Charna) Nissenson, Robert (Bea) Nissenson and Becky (Paul) Gustafson; adored grandmother of Corey, Lilah (Joel), Ian, Abbie (Brandon), Sean (Diyana), Jennifer, Jay, Todd and Ariel; proud great grandmother of Hazel, Harry and Noe; cherished sister of Sallie Posniak, Charles (Paulette) Posniak and the late Harold "Chap" (late Naomi) Chapman, Dorothy (Sol) Aizenberg, Alan "Butch" Posniak, Emily (late Seymour) Gold, and Bernard "Sonny" (late Edna) Posniak; treasured great aunt of Karen (Stewart) Martin, aunt and friend to many.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Michael Richman, loving brother of Laura Richman (David Cholst), fond uncle of Daniel, Becky, Beth Cholst.  Funeral services and shiva will be held tomorrow in Fairview, NJ.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Richman family during this difficult time.   May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.  Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Muriel Weininger, nee Stein, age 96, of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Jacob "Jack"; loving mother of Judith (Dr. Walter) Fried, Michael (Susan) and David (Sally Havlis); adored grandma of Deborah (Rick) Barkal, Jennifer (Michael) Kelber, Melissa (Mark Mendelsohn) Weininger and Noah Weininger; proud great grandmother of Sabrina, Darcy and Oliver Barkal, Jacob, Ava and Lyla Kelber, Noam and Shayna Mendelsohn-Weininger, Emma and Dylan Weininger; cherished sister of the late Dr. Albert Stein, late Florence Kean and late Joseph Stein; treasured aunt of many nieces and nephews. Muriel was lovingly cared for by Luth and Naty (Natividad).
 
Rabbis Michael Siegel, Abe Friedman and Ritual Director Debby Lewis will officiate at the funeral service on Monday, December 3rd at  1:00 p.m. at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Rd, Skokie. Shiva will be held. For directions or further information, please call the Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman, Director, 847.478.1600.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. 
 
The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Weininger family at this difficult time. May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Murray Cassell, beloved father of Cathy (Brant Serxner) and Dana (Haryce) Cassell and loving grandfather of Lev Cassell-Serxner.  Funeral services and shiva will be held in New Jersey on Sunday, December 2nd.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Cassell family at this difficult time. May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.  Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Tamar and Elan Jacoby and proud grandmother, Barbara Kipper on the birth of their daughter/grand-daughter, Noah Rose!  Mom and baby are doing well and will remain at Northwestern Hospital until tomorrow.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations and a warm welcome to Noah Rose!  May she grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Stuart H. Wolf, 64; beloved husband and best friend of Rona,nee Moses; proud father of Amy (Ryan) Sulkin and Suzanne (Adam) Citron; adoring Papa of Avery and the late Ethan, loving uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many. Stuart spent 46 years in the private practice of law. He was active in the community and in professional and philanthropic organizations. Stuart was a strong believer in the power of positive thinking, which is how he lived and loved. Funeral services have been held.  Shiva continues today, Friday, November 2nd, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Saturday, November 3rd after sundown, Sunday, November 4th from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Monday, November 5th and Tuesday, November 6th from 6:30 pm – 9:00 p.m.  For directions or further information, please call Shalom Memorial Funerals at 847.255.3520.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to ACWIS, Attn: Rona & Stuart Wolf Liver Cancer Research Fund, 180 N. Stetson, Ste 840, Chicago, IL 60601 or Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Rt 83 & Hilltop Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Wolf and Sulkin families during this difficult time.  May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.  Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Walter Wolf, 66, beloved husband and best friend of Jo Reitman Wolf; loving brother of Dan (Mitch Kaufman) Wolf and the late Barbara Wolf. Cherished son of the late Edward and the late Ruth Wolf (nee Golenzer). Fond son-in-law of Alicia (the late Robert) Reitman and dear brother-in-law of Robert (Nancy) Reitman II and William (Theresa Reagan) Reitman. Further survived by loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many dear friends. Walter proudly served his country as a member of the US Army.  A graveside service will be held today,  Friday, November 2nd , at 1:00 PM, at Spring Hill Cemetery, 166 S. Hawley Ct., Milwaukee.  Shiva is tbd.   For further information, please contact Goodmen-Bensman Funeral Home 414-964-3111or via website www.goodmanbensman.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are kindly asked to be made to the charity of your choice.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Wolf family during this difficult time.  May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.  Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Mirian Goodman, beloved mother of David (Shari Kamikow) Goodman.  Services were held last week in Erie, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are being requested to be made to the Everett Jewish Life Center, PO Box 315 Chautauqua, NY 14722; the Hebrew Congregation, PO Box 555 Chautauqua, NY; or the Chautauqua Opera Company, PO Box Q Chautauqua, NY.

The Anshe Emet Community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Goodman family at this difficult time.  May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.  Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Burton Perlman, devoted husband of Sara Lee, nee Tauf, adoring father of  Susan (Mark) Zolno; Judy (Bruce) Slivnick and Barbara (Oren Orkin) Perlman.  Loving son of the late Dora and Simon, caring brother of the late Cala (the late Louis) Smith; cherished Zaydie of Sarah (Brad) Leibov; Ben, Adam and Rachel Zolno; Steven, Ben and Brian Slivnick; David and Eli Orkin and the late Mindy Zolno.  Great Zayde to Max and Sam, Uncle of Stacy (Alan) Imyak and Cory (Jamee) Smith

Rabbis Michael Siegel, Matt Futterman and Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi will be officiating at the funeral services on Wednesday, October 31st at 12:30 pm at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1700 West Rand Road, Arlington Heights.  Interment will immediately follow services at Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva will be held following services, on Thursday, November 1st from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm and on Saturday, November 3rd from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. For directions or further information, please contact Shalom Memorial Funeral Homes at 847.255.3520. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for memorial donations to be made to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60660 or via web www.misericordia.org or to the American Cancer Society, 820 Davis Street, #400, Evanston, Illinois 60201 or via website: www.cancer.org.

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest condolences to the entire Perlman family during this difficult time.  May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.  Amen.
 

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Mazel Tov to Rabbi Reni Dickman and Aaron Nessel and big brother, Gavi on the new addition to their family!  Tori Sage was born on Wednesday, October 24th  weighing in at
7 lbs, 6 oz.  Everyone is home and doing well. For assistance with meals, please visit the website TakeThemAMeal.com, enter last name (DICKMAN) and password (1836).

The Anshe Eemt community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Dickman-Nessel family and a warm welcome to Tori Sage!  May she grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Morton “Mort” W. Rosen, beloved husband of the late Vera D.; devoted son of the late Louis and Sophie Rosen; dear father of Steven (Chickie) Rosen and Laurie (Dr. Gerald) Halpern; respected "Poppy" of Dr. Chip Halpern, David (Dr. Silvia) Halpern, Jodi Rosen, Rebecca Halpern Wassermann and Tracy (Dr. Jonathan) Williams. He was the adoring great-grandfather of Rachel and Sam Wassermann, Riley and Blake Ablin, Paxton, Harper and Madden Williams and Abigail and Joshua Halpern. Fond brother of the late Alvin and Orville Rosen. Services were held in West Palm Beach, FL.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to JCC Women's Auxiliary, attn. Shannon Healy, 30 S. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60606 or Temple Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, IL 60022. A memorial service will be held in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 3:30 p.m. at Congregation Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, IL., with a reception to follow the services.  For directions or further information please contact  Piser Funeral Services, 847-679-4740.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Rosen family during this difficult time.  May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.  Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of  Joyce T. Zucker beloved daughter of the late Capt. Milton and the late Rosaline (Takiff) Traxler; devoted wife of the late Dr. Kenneth Zucker, loving mother of Dr. Erin (Dr. Barry) Aprison, Lincolnwood, IL, Susan Zucker, Minneapolis, MN, and Amy Zucker (Cecil Key), Dunn Loring, VA; two sons, Daniel (Alisa), Deerfield, IL and James (Joy), Oak Park, IL; nine grandchildren, Margaret and Nathan Aprison, Michael, Jaime and Shana Zucker; Joshua and Rosaline Zucker, Olivia Rose, Ian Key and the late Abigail Key. She is also survived by her sister, Dr. Marjorie (Frank) Alschuler, and brother, Dr. Joseph (Joyce) Traxler. 

Joyce was a member of the Congregation Cnesses Israel, Cnesses Israel Chevra Kadisha, Hadassah, Sisterhood, the American Association of University Women, and a former president of the Brown County Medical Auxiliary. Joyce graduated from the University of Chicago and Northwestern School of Dental Hygiene; and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Joyce was a Registered Dental Hygienist and an instructor in the Dental Assistants program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Joyce was a life-long learner and active in civic and charitable organizations, but overall a loving and devoted wife and mother.  

Graveside services were held today in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Shiva will be held at the following Zucker residences:  Saturday, October 20th at 7:00 pm, 710 Chantilly Rue, Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, October 21st at 7:00 pm at 1032 N. East Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois and Monday, October 22nd at 67 Tamarisk, Deerfield, IL.  For directions or further information, please contact Chesed v'Emet, Rudy Lerner, Funeral Director, 847-577-0856 or via website: www.chesedvemet.com.

In lieu of flowers, her family kindly requests donations in memory be sent to one of the following: Congregation Cnesses Israel, 222 S Baird, Green Bay, WI 54301; St. Vincent Hospital, P.O. Box 13508, Green Bay, WI 54307; or Bay Area Humane Society, 1830 Radisson St, Green Bay, WI, 54302.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Zucker family. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen. 

 

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Marian Sue Morris, age 79, of Chicago, after a short, serious illness. Marian was the daughter of the late Sigmund and the late Rose, nee Hirsch, Morris. She was a devoted member of Rodfei Zedek Synagogue and later at Anshe Emet Synagogue, where she played a major role. Marian was a valued employee of Uniforms to You and later Cintas Corporation where she was honored for 35 years of dedicated service. She is survived by her sisters, June Stillman of West Bloomfield, MI and Shirlee Dwyer of Chicago; loving aunt of Tamara (DJ) Kruger of Marietta, Georgia, Sean (Claire) Dwyer, great-aunt of Jacob, Abigail, Lainey Kruger, and Matheo Dwyer. Private funeral services have been held. A memorial service is being planned in the near future.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting for memorials to be made to Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613.
 
The Anshe Emet Community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Morris family.  May you be comforted with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.  Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Bette Lee Nowell, 74, beloved mother of Kenny (Laura) Fishman, Jennifer (Jonas) Pate, Lisa Fishman, and Danny (Lauren) Fishman; loving grandmother of Cooper, Lilah, Kal-El, Eden, and Elektra; caring sister of Bonny (Harvey) Gaffen and Ina (Bob) Jones.  Funeral services have been held. Shiva continues to be observed at the residence of Bonny and Harvey Gaffen, 2426 Augusta Way, Highland Park through this evening.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077 or Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015.  Further information may be obtained by contacting  the Chicago Jewish Funerals-Buffalo Grove Chapel at 847.229.8822.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Fishman family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.  Amen.www.cjfinfo.com.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Leroy W. Meier, beloved husband of 59 years to Nancy, devoted father of  Melissa (Ronald) Schroeder, Elizabeth “Betsy” Wiesneski, David (Donna) Meier and Steven (Miriam Klevan) Meier, doting grandfather of  11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, loving brother to  Marilyn (Wm.) Popp, David Meier, and Kenneth (Faye) Meier; and fond brother in-law to Willa Meier and Joan Meier.  Funeral services have been held .

In lieu of flowers, the Meier Family is kindly requesting for memorial donations be made to St. John Lutheran Church or School; Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services; the Merrill Historical Society; Merrill V.F.W. Post 1638; or the charity of your choice. Further information may be obtained via  www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Meier family at this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion, Jerusalem and those around the world. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Emily and David Rotenberg and the recent birth of their son. Joseph Isaac was born on Monday, September 24th at 8:43 pm, weighing in at 7 lbs and 14 oz.  Everyone is home and doing well.  Assistance with meals is welcome and appreciated,  please contact the family directly via email drotenberg@ebixby.com. A private bris ceremony has been held with Rabbis Abe Friedman and Mordechai Tarkieltaub.

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Rotenberg family and a warm welcome to Joseph Isaac!  May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.  

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Harvey Lippow, beloved husband of Jane, father of Liz (Keith Alperin), grandfather of David and Sella, loving brother of Annette (Marvin) Wolfman; Jeffrey (Susan) Lippow and fond brother in-law of Sue Barnes. Rabbis Michael Siegel, Matt Futterman, Abe Friedman and David Russo; Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi and Ritual Director Debby Lewis officiated at the funeral services held at Anshe Emet Synagogue this morning. Shiva will be held through September 24th.

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for memorial contributions to be made to Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago, Illinois 60613 or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Lippow family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Rabbi Anna and Tal Rosen on the birth of their new son! Baby boy Rosen was born on Friday, September 14th at 12:14 pm.  Everyone is home and doing well.

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Rosen family and a warm welcome to baby boy Rosen! May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.

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It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of Gerald Bodzin, father of Aaron (Rabbi Robin Fryer) Bodzin. Funeral services and Shiva will be held on Wednesday, September 19th in Clifton, NJ.
 
The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Bodzin family during this difficult time. May God comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Rowan M. Philippson, age 47, loving daughter of Hans and the late Lois; sister of Cheryl (Bill) Schrieffer; devoted mother of Josh and Sara Carter; adoring aunt of Matthew, Nicholas and Sarah and loyal friend to many. Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the graveside services tomorrow, Tuesday, August 28th at  2:30 p.m. at Waldheim Cemetery, 1400 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Gate 91, on Greenberg Rd., just East of Des Plaines Ave. Shiva is tbd. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for memorial donations to be made to Children's Tumor Foundation, 95 Pine Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005 or via website, www.ctf.org. For more information, please contact The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the Philippson family at this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Alan Lopatin, beloved husband of Miriam, devoted father of Annie and Jonathan; loving  brother of Lea (Laurel), Rabbi Asher (Rachel) and Craig. Services were held last week in Maine. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Lopatin family at this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Sabina Folman, beloved mother of Leah Deitcher; loving grandmother of Menaham, Didi and Tzipi. Services were held last week in New York. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Folman and Deitcher families during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Leah and Josh Conley and older sibling, Elliot on the newest addition to their family! Amelia Rose was born on Friday, August 17th at 9:19 p.m., weighing in at 7 lbs., 5 oz. Everyone is now home and doing well.  For assistance with meals, please visit via website: TakeThemAMeal.com, enter pass code 3891 and “Conley” which will direct you to their schedule. Please note they are vegetarian with no food allergies. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Conley family and a warm welcome to Amelia Rose!  May she grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Judd Robert Horwitz, age 62, beloved husband of Alyson; loving father of Seth Horwitz and Ben (Diana) Horwitz; cherished son of Irwin and Isabel Horwitz; dear brother of Steven (Donna) Horwitz and Clare Abruscato; treasured son-in-law of Enid and the late Carl Krieger.; fond brother-in-law of Howard Krieger (Patty Steinhardt) and Michael (Sheri) Krieger; devoted uncle of Gabriel (Jessica), Madeline (Ryan), Jim, Joseph, Rebecca, Amy, Jessica, Jacob, and Jennifer. He will be missed by his many friends.

Rabbi Michael Siegel and Ritual Director, Debby Lewis will officiate at the graveside services tomorrow, Tuesday, August 21st at 11:30 a.m. at New Light Cemetery, 6807 East Prairie Road (just north of Pratt Avenue) in Lincolnwood.  Shiva will immediately follow after services and again on Wednesday, August 22nd. For further information please contact Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting for memorial contributions to be made to StreetWise, Inc., 4554 N. Broadway Street - Suite 350 , Chicago, Illinos 60640;  Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago Illinois 60613 or the charity of your choice.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Horwitz family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Elliott Morrison ; beloved husband of Hillorie Morrison (nee Salomon); dear stepfather of Aviva Richman (Tzemah Yoreh), Naomi Richman (Miron Hirsch); father of Jennifer Hoffman and Joshua Morrison; cherished brother of Roz Goldstein; loving son of Rose (nee Goldstein) and the late Sidney Morrison; grandfather of Boaz Lev.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Morrison family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Joseph Lynn, age 100, beloved husband of the late Ruth; loving father of Sandra Bornstein and Eileen (Garry) Feldman; cherished grandfather of Marc (Shirley), Aron (Cheryl) and Mitchell (Amy) Bornstein, Brett (Shari) and Michael Feldman; devoted great grandfather of 10; brother-in-law of Mary Pines. 

Funeral services will be held tomorrow,  Thursday, July 26th  at 11:00 am at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN.  Interment will follow at Kneseth Israel Cemetery, Hammond, IN.  Shiva will be held from 4:00 pm  to 8:00 pm at The Hallmark Building,  2960 N. Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, IL. For further information please refer to www.kishfuneralhome.net

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Lynn family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Rose Brown, nee Latman, who took her last breath very peacefully at the beautiful age of 97 in her home surrounded by her Angels, Nellie and Donna.  Devoted wife of the late Dave Brown; loving mother of Michael (Diane) Brown and Holly (Steven) Zeinfeld; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Sigalit) Zeinfeld, Erica (Ken) Gallagher and Matthew Brown (Dr. Heather Johnston); adoring great-grandmother of 12; dear sister of Richard Latman and sister-in-law of Jay Latman; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services and shiva have been held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Lighthouse for the Blind,  1850 West Roosevelt Road  Chicago, IL 60608.  Further information, please contact Weinstein Funeral Homes at 847-256-5700 or via the web:www.weinsteinfuneralhomes.com.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Brown family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of Lucile Lipper Goldberg, beloved wife of the late Dr. Michael N. Goldberg, the late twin sister Elaine Singer; loving daughter of the late Lucile and Edward Lipper; devoted mother of Dr. Chuck Pehr (Sally), Ted Pehr, Ben Pehr, Elaine Gelbard (Dan Mattern), Shelley Silverblatt (Keith), and Lisa Goldberg (Michael Cohen).  Lucile was proud, loving, and adored Grandma of eleven grandchildren: Jennifer Pehr (Jonathan Ross), Michael Pehr, Sam Pehr, Debbie Pehr, Sierra Gelbard, Jillian Mattern, Rebecca Silverblatt, Julie Silverblatt (Vinnie Hogan), Sarah Cohen, Adam Cohen, and Adina Cohen. She is also survived by Praphaijit Pehr and many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss her kind and generous presence. The family is especially grateful to her longtime caregiver and special friend Mary Alice Ned.

Funeral services will be held today, Sunday July 22nd at 10:00a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77096. Arrangements are being handled by Levy Funeral Directors, (713)660-6633. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Smile Train, The Alzheimer's Association, or a charity of your choice.
 
The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Goldberg family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Edward Friedman, loving father of Michael (Alison Chesley), Linda and Richard (Maryellen) Friedman; brother of the late Leonard (late Milly) Friedman and the late Selma (late Harvey) Badesch; brother-in-law of Ethel (Martin) Tiersky, Sanford (Francine) Kovitz and the late Joan Kovitz; held in special remembrance by Joan Friedman; fond uncle and cousin to many.

Rabbi Abe Friedman will be officiating at the private graveside services on Thursday, July 20th.   The family will receive condolence calls on Thursday following services; for shiva or other information, please call Weinstein Funeral Home at 847-256-5700.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Keshet, 617 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Friedman family at this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Jennifer and Matthew Seidner and older siblings Talia and Perla on the newest addition to their family!  Baby Boy Seidner was born Thursday, July 12th at 4:18 a.m., weighing in at 8 lbs and 6 oz.   Everyone is doing well.    For assistance with meals, please refer to  takethemameal.com where they are listed under Seidner, password 1836.  Do note that meals should be kosher and vegetarian or fish, preferably.  Jennifer eats vegetarian and fish, but the kids and Matthew will also do poultry. The kids don't really care for red meat and non-kosher veggie options could also work, particularly if they can be served cold.

The Anshe Emet community expresses their heartiest congratulations to the entire Seidner family and a warm welcome to the new addition.  May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen

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Mazel Tov to Sarah and Sam Caplan on the birth of their new baby!  Baby boy Caplan was born on Tuesday, July 10th at 1:59 a.m., weighing in at 8 lbs. 5 oz. Everyone is doing well. Congratulatory messages are being accepted at SAMUEL.CAPLAN@GMAIL.COM. Grandparents, Alan and Patti Caplan beaming with pride most especially as he is the 5th generation Anshe Emet congregant.     

Rabbi Abe Friedman and Cantor David Landau will officiate at the Brit Milah Ceremony on Tuesday, July 17th at 5:00 pm at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago.   All are welcome to attend.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Caplan family and a warm welcome to the new addition!  May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen

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Mazel Tov to Mila Cohen and Eli Lifshen and olders siblings, Yelena and Zev on the newest addition to their family!  Baby boy Lifshen was born on Friday, July 6th at 2:38 pm, weighing in at 9 lbs and 21 in. long. Mom and baby are home and everyone is doing well.  For congratulatory calls or for those interested in making meals, please refer to:  Lifco on takethemameal.com, enter password 1836. Mila and Eli keep a kosher home, but will accept vegetarian meals from those with non-kosher homes with prior notice. All food is welcome, with the exception of peaches and bananas.

Rabbis Abe Friedman and Mordechai Tarkieltaub and Ritual Director Debby Lewis will officiate at the the Brit Milah on Friday, July 13th at 8:00 am at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago.  Please RSVP to Mila at milaco@hotmail.com if you plan on attending.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest congratulations to the entire Cohen-Lifshen family and a warm welcome to their new addition. May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Denise and Stuart Sprague and family on the recent engagement of their daughter Ariella to Ethan Altman.  May the couple merit to build a home loyal to the traditions of Israel. Amen!

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It is with deep regret we inform you of the recent passing of Norman M. Dubin beloved husband of Phyllis, nee Brodsky, Dubin; devoted father of Joel Dubin (Sara Guralnick); loving brother-in-law of Ronald Brodsky; also survived by the Kanter family of St. Paul, MN.
 
Rabbi Abe Friedman and Ritual Director, Debby Lewis will officiate at the funeral services on Tuesday, July 10th at 1:30 pm at Weinstein Funeral  Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9990 Gross Point Road, Skokie.  Shiva will immediately follow interment and again on Wednesday, July 11th through the evening.  For directions or further information, please contact Weinstein Funeral Homes at 847.256.5700 or via website at www.weinsteinfuneralhomes.com
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Norman's name may be made to Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, 30 S. Wells St., Room 3134, Chicago, IL 60606.
 
The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Dubin family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen. 

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Mazel Tov to Alix Shinewald, Todd Stevens and older sibling, Shai on the newest addition to the family!  Baby boy Stevens was born on Friday, June 22nd at 9:59 a.m., weighing in at 7 lbs., 13 oz., and 20” long.   Everyone is home and doing well.   A private Brit Milah ceremony will be held this week. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Shinewald-Stevens families and a warm welcome to the new addition!  May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds!  Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Elaine C. Samsky, nee Cohen , 80, loving mother of Ferne (Richard) Landman and Alan (Ellyn); cherished Bubbie of Rebecca Landman, Marc and Craig Samsky; devoted sister of Mickey (the late Albert) Levin and the late Joseph (Norma) Coel; treasured cousin of Bertha Perlow and aunt, and friend of many. Services have been held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hadassah, North Shore Chapter, 3000 Dundee Rd., Suite 313, Northbrook, IL 60062. For further information please contact Shalom Memorial Funerals at 847-255-3520 or www.shalom2.com.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Samsky  and Landman families during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Harold A. Taustein, age 100, beloved husband of the late Goldye, nee Goodhart and the late Ruth, nee Gerber; loving father of Ferne (Michael) Goldstein and Joel (Arlene) Taustein; adored grandpa of Michele (Robert) Lederman, Rachel (Scott) Kempler, Joshua (Lauren) and Corey Taustein; proud great grandfather of Justin, Samantha, Jack and Noah; cherished brother of Goldie (late Jack) Kotlar and the late Lynn Miller; dear stepfather of Ruth’s children, Janice (Harvey) Silverstone and Donna (Steven) Bashwiner; treasured companion of Anni Rodin; lovingly cared for by John, Hart and Alex. Harold said, “Every day is a beautiful day.” He will be dearly missed by all.

Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the funeral services on Monday, June 25th at 12 Noon at The Chicago Jewish Funeral Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd, Skokie with interment to follow at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 West Montrose Avenue, Norridge.  Shiva will be held following interment until 9:00 pm and again on Tuesday, June 26th from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm.   For directions or further information, please call 847.831.9387 or The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director (847) 478-1600.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington Blvd., Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60661 would be appreciated.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Taustein family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel tov to Lila Schwartz and Jeff Goldstein, M.D on their recent engagement.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Robert "Bob" Katz, beloved husband of Carole, devoted father of Sheri and Teri, and fond grandfather of Rachel.   Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the graveside service and interment on Monday, June 18 at 10 am at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Rd., Skokie. Shiva will be held immediately following interment and will continue for the full seven days (with the exception of Shabbat) through Monday, June 25th.  Further information or directions may be obtained by contacting Weinstein Funeral Home at 847-256-5700.   

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Katz family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen. 

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the sudden and recent passing of Jeffrey F. Kahan, beloved husband of Diane, nee Singer; loving father of Perry, Daniel and Katie Kahan; devoted son of Donna and the late Donald Kahan; dear brother of Richard (Stacy), Ted (Amy) and Tony (Julie) Kahan; fond uncle of 10 nieces and nephews. Services have been held.  Shiva will continue to be held on Tuesday, June 12th and Wednesday, June 13th. For directions or further information, please contact the family or Chicago Jewish Funerals-Buffalo Grove Chapel at 847.229.8822 or via website www.cjfinfo.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to be made to the Jewish United Fund, 30 S. Wells, Chicago, IL, 60606 www.juf.org or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 525 W. Monroe, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60661, www.nationalmssociety.org.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Kahan family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Sheldon Simon, loving and devoted husband of Marilyn, nee Berger;  beloved and proud father of Lisa Simon Cohen, David “Scooter” (Pamela), Jonathan (Lin), Adam (Gail Rabinowitz);  adored  Zayde of Alex, Molly, Ethan, Gregory, Talia, Jade, Noah, Macy, Ella; loving and loyal son of the late Boris and Mildred, nee Zuckerman;  treasured brother of Dr. Norman (Harriet) Simon and the late Beatrice (the late Dr. Louis) Chabner and  brother-in-law of the late Roslyn (the late Robert) Friedman; adored uncle of Dr. Bruce (Davi Ellen) Chabner, James Friedman, Jane (William) Rabe, Judith Simon (Steven Heyman), Dr. Daniel (Dr. Marcy Schwartz) Simon, Dr. Amy Simon (Bernard Guekguezian) and the late Sandra (Dr. Leonard) Bernstein;  special cousin of Seymour (Shirley) Cohen; cared for by his amazing caregiver, Brian Bayawa;   great, great great uncle and good friend of many.  Sheldon was a graduate of Northwestern University.  Sheldon was the owner and president of the S&S Bag & Burlap Co./Shel Nor Mills.  He was a past president of the International Textile Bag &  Packaging Association, past vice-president  of the Anshe Emet Synagogue of Chicago, founding member and past president of the Birchwood Club in Highland Park.  Shel loved sports and was an avid Chicago Bears, Cubs and Bulls fan.

Rabbi Michael Siegel, Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi, Rabbi Abe Friedman and Ritual Director Debby
Lewis, will officiate at the funeral services on Friday, June 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago.  Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie.  Shiva will be held immediately following interment and again on Sunday, June 9th through Wednesday, June 13th from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. For further information, please contact Shalom Memorial Funeral Home at 847.255.3520 or via website www.shalom2.com. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago, Illinois 60613.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Simon family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen. 

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Mazel Tov to Ronit and Brian William Barrett and older siblings, Benjamin and Zachary on the newest addition to the family! Maxwell Oliver was born on Saturday, May 12th at 10:09 a.m., weighing in at 6lbs., 15 oz. and 19 in. long. Everyone is now home and doing well. For congratulatory calls or assistance with meals, please contact the family directly. A private Brit Milah ceremony was held this past weekend. The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Barrett family and a warm welcome to Maxwell Oliver! May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen
 

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Lillie Engel Buchstane, beloved mother of Barbara (Gordon) Haworth.  Funeral services will be held in Jasper, Alabama, today, Wednesday, May 16th with Shiva to immediately follow interment. In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for memorial donations to be made in her name to Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago, Illinois 60613. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Buchstane and Haworth families during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.  

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of George E. Lerner, M.D.; beloved husband of Regina, nee Kolkey, devoted father of Myla (Larry Kramer), Ivy (Dr. Mark Coleman), Kendra (Ira Blumberg), David (Katherine) and loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Rabbi Abe Friedman will officiate at the private services tomorrow, Wednesday, May 16th. Shiva will be held on Wednesday, May 16th and Thursday, May 17th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago. Davening will be held at 6:45 pm on both evenings. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for donations to be made in his memory to Women In Need, Inc.; 115 West 31st Street, 7th Floor; New York, NY 10001; Attention: Development Department; or via website: http://www.women-in-need.org/ or to Beth El Congregation (Rev. Phillip Salzlman Scholarship Fund); 464 S. Hawkins Blvd; Akron, Ohio 44320.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Lerner family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.
 

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Bertha S. Orth, nee Stein, 92, beloved wife of the late Sylvan; loving mother of Dr. David (Barbara) Orth; cherished Babi of Joel (Jessica) Orth and Dina (Rob) Golden; great-grandmother of Emily, Aaron, Elaina, Naomi and Lily; dear sister of the late Freda (Sam) Warner.

Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the Graveside service today, Monday, May 14th at 3:00 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery. Shiva will be held immediately following services through the evening and on Tuesday, May 15th and Wednesday, May 16th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Minyan will be held every night at 7:00 pm.  For directions and/or further information, please contact Shalom Memorial Funeral Home at 847-255-3520.   In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for memorial donations to be made to Anshe Emet Congregation, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago, Illinois 60613.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Orth family at this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.  

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Mazel tov to Kimberly and Ari Rubenfeld and older sibling, Aviva on the newest addition to their family!  Baby Girl Rubenfeld was born on Friday, April 20^th at 8:07 a.m.; weighing in at 7 lbs., 2 oz. and 20” long.   Everyone is home and doing well.   If you are interested in providing a meal, please visit www.takethemameal.com, enter RUBENFELD and then password 1836 to sign up.    

The Simhat Bat ceremony will be held this Shabbat during Mincha services at 1:00 p.m. at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Rubenfeld family and a warm welcome to the new addition.  May she grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.  

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Mary Ross, beloved wife of Seymour Ross; dear mother of Dr. Sanford and Sarah Ross, Julie and Howard Oppenheimer. Loving Nonnie of Danielle, Jackson and Andrew Ross, Leah and Sari Oppenheimer. Sister-in-law of Saul (the late Lorraine) Reubin. Dearest daughter of the late David and Lucille Shiffman. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and friends. Funeral services were held today in Farmington Hills, MI. Shiva information is forthcoming.  Further information may be obtained by contacting The Dorfman Chapel, 248-406-6000 or via website: www.thedorfmanchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for memorial donations to be made to Hadassah, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, the Josephine Ford Cancer Institute, c/o Ford Place Health System Office of Philanthropy – 5A, Detroit, MI 48202-3450 or to the charity of your choice.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Ross family at this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Charlotte Levin, nee Goss, beloved wife of the late Melvin; dear mother of Stewart Levin and Joel (Sheila) Levin; loving grandmother of Jayme Levin, Dr. Geoffrey (Christina) Levin, Lyndsey (Sam) Incandela, Nic and Debbie Lindsey; great-grandmother of Konnor Lindsey, Kacey Lindsey, Makenzi Levin and Olivia Levin; fond sister of Jacque Schwartz; devoted aunt of Barry (Vicki) Schwartz and Mark (Deb) Schwartz and dear cousin of Cheryl Sloane. 

Rabbi Michael Siegel and Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi will officiate at the  funeral services tomorrow,  Tuesday, April 24th  at 11:00 a.m. at Piser Funeral Chapel, 9200 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Interment will immediately follow services at Jewish Waldheim Cemetery, 1400 Des Plaines Avenue,  Forest Park.  For further information or directions please call 847.433.5099 or Piser Funeral Homes at 847.679.4740.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Levin, Schwartz and Sloane families during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Herbert Goldstein, beloved father of Dr. Debra (Dr. David Cohen) Goldstein and loving grandfather of Jacob and Sophie. Funeral services and Shiva will be held in Toronto, Canada later this week.  Further information is still being gathered.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Goldstein family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Gussie Harris, nee Frankel , beloved wife of the late Jerome; loving mother of Bart (Andrea) Harris, Jacalyn Glass, Maida (John) Mangiameli and Lee (Tarie) Harris; devoted grandmother of Aaron (Nicole) Harris, Joel (Amy) Harris, Ari (Melissa) Glass, Scott (Tracy) Glass, Ian (fiancée, Emily Ryan) Glass, Shannon Mangiameli, Kate Mangiameli, Shayna Harris and Lauren (Blake) Polisky; adoring great-grandmother of seven; many loving nieces and nephews. 

Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the funeral services on Tuesday, April 17th at 2:30 p.m.at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment  will immediately follow services at Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery.  Shiva will be held following interment.  For further information or directions, please call Shalom Memorial Funerals at 847.255.3520. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for donations to be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60614 or the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite #2015, Chicago, Illinois 60602. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Harris family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.  

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Dr. Irwin Martin Berlin, beloved brother of Dr. Harvey (Helene) Berlin and fond uncle of Jacob and Beth.   Funeral services have been held in NY. 

The Anshe Emet community expresses its deepest condolences to the entire Berlin family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Helen Klitzky, nee Lipkey, beloved wife of Mark Klitzky, loving mother of Stephen (Arlene Milrad) Klitzky and Debra (Donald) Colby; and doting grandmother of Rebecca and Robert Colby and Robyn Tova Klitzky.

Rabbi Michael Siegel and Ritual Director, Debby Lewis will officiate at the funeral services on Thursday, March 29th at 11:00 am at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago.   Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 North Gross Point Road, Skokie.  Shiva will be held immediately following internment and again on Sunday, April 1st, Monday, April 2nd and Tuesday, April 3rd from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm with Ma’ariv at 7:00 pm.  For further information, please contact Goldman Funeral Group at 847.478.1600. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory  to The Lisa Klitzky Foundation, PO Box 5048, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 or via website www.thelisaklitzkyfoundation.org or to Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago, Illinois 60613 or via website www.AnsheEmet.org  would be appreciated. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Klitzky family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.
 

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Richard Wolfe, devoted wife, Lilyan of 54 yrs; loving father of  Stacey W. Kalb and son-in-law, Alan Kalb of Beachwood, NJ; son, Brian Wolfe and daughter- in-law, Dr. Lisa Wolfe of Chicago; doting grandfather to Abby, David and Trevor; fond brother of  Ronni Wolfe of Seattle; Roger Wolfe and sister-in-law, Jess Wolfe of NYC; sister-in-law, Shelly Feiertag and brother-in-law, Alan Feiertag of Lake Worth, FL and beloved uncle to many nieces, and nephews, loyal friend of many, especially to his precious Boston Terriers, Jeff, Lady, Bubbles, Jersey Joe, and Zeta.

He graduated with a BA from Alfred U (NY) 1954; JD B'klyn Law School 1957. He served in the Army Reserve 1958-1961, Medical Trial attorney for 36 years with his law firm Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund of NYC, Councilman of Aberdeen Twp. 1974-1977 & 1984-1991, Taught Holocaust Studies class at Temple Shalom of Aberdeen, Soccer Coach Aberdeen/Matawan Rec, Volunteer Attorney at Sarasota/Manatee Legal Aid, Editor of Amicus Curie Newsletter, and member of Association of Retired Attorneys of Sarasota. He retired to Sarasota, FL in 1997. Richard enjoyed world travel and fine dining with Lilyan, discussing politics, writing letters to Editors, collecting video tapes/dvds/cds, painting historical die cast figurines and spending time with his grandchildren

Funeral services and shiva have been held in Beachwood, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Tidewell Hospice, 5957 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Wolfe family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.
 

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Mazel Tov to Naomi Shapiro and Adam Braun on the newest addition to their family!  Natanel Ezra was born on Thursday, March 15th at 3:30 pm, weighing in at 9 lbs. 4 oz. and 21 ½ in.” long.  Everyone is home and doing well.  Rabbi Matthew Futterman and Mordechai Tarkieltaub officiated at the Brit Milah held yesterday, March 22nd at the synagogue. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Braun family and a warm welcome to Natanal Ezra!  May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen. 

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Judith Fran Skolnik, beloved wife of Burt, loving mother of Stephani (Kenneth) Perlmutter, Hilleri Skolnik Saunders, and Jennifer (Andrew) Goldman; adoring grandmother of Asher, Hersh, Ari, Eli, Zachary, Kate, Phineas, Tessa and Toby.  Dear sister in-law of Arlene (Charles) Posen and Roberta (the late Robert) Heiman. 

Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the funeral services on Sunday, March 25th at 2:00 pm at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie with interment immediately following at Zion Gardens Cemetery, 3600 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago.   Shiva will follow interment at the Skolnik Residence, 1000 Deerfield Rd., Unit 203, Highland Park until 8:00 pm and again on Monday evening, March 26th from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  For directions or further information, please contact the Skolnik family at 847.433.2428 or Chicago Jewish Funerals at 847.229.8822.

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for donations to be made in her memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 500 North Dearborn, Suite 305, Chicago, Illinois 60654 or via website www.jdrf.org.; or the North Shore Kellogg Cancer Center (NeuroOncology Fund Designation), 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston or via website www.northshore.org. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Skolnik and Perlmutter families during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to (Dr.) Amanda and Ben Kleinman on the recent birth of their daughter!  Phoebe Leah was born on Tuesday, February 21st weighing in at 6 lbs., 2 oz. and 18.5” long. Everyone is home and doing well. For assistance with meals, please refer to http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=QSDF1223

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Kleinman family and a warm welcome to Phoebe Leah!  May she grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Nancy Beth Irwin, beloved daughter of Lila, nee Soboroff and the late Martin Kenneth Irwin; dear sister of Deborah Ann Irwin. Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the graveside services tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28th at 11:30 a.m. at the Zion Gardens Cemetery, (formally known as  Rosemont Park Cemetery), 3600 N Narragansett Ave., Chicago.

Shiva will immediately follow services and will be held again on Wednesday, February 29th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Piser Funeral Services at 847.679.4740.    In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for donations to be made in her memory to Hadassah, 4711 Golf Rd., Suite 600, Skokie, IL 60076.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Irwin family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Lorraine "Laurie" Wassel, nee Johns, age 84, beloved wife of the late Samuel; loving mother of Joy (Steve Goodman) Goldman and Rebecca (Don) Cagen; treasured cousin and friend of many. Rabbi Michael Siegel and Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi will officiate at the services today, Monday, February 13th at  1:30 p.m., at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613. Interment will be private.   Shiva will be held this evening and tomorrow.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, 3751 N Broadway, Chicago Illinois 60613.  Further information may be obtained by contacting The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director (847) 478-1600.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Wassel, Goldman and Cagen families during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Rebecca, Rabbi Abe Friedman and big sister, Odelia on the new addition to their family! Baby Boy Friedman arrived early this morning, Thursday, February 9th , weighing in at 6 lbs., 3 oz. and 19 ½ in. long.   Mom and baby are doing well.  The bris is being planned for next week.  As more information becomes available, it will be forwarded accordingly.

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Friedman family and the warmest welcome to the new addition to the family.  May he grow up to obtain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds!

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Bernyce Zimmerman, nee Kitzis, beloved wife and best friend of Marvin Zimmerman; loving mother of Bruce (Julie) Zimmerman, Martin (the late Andrea) Zimmerman and Dale Zimmerman; proud grandmother of Larken (Michael) Stefo, Elle Zimmerman, Maxwell Zimmerman, Jack W. Zimmerman, and Stefanie R. Zimmerman; cherished great-grandmother of Victoria, Anthony, Adriana and Angelina Stefo; dear sister of Marilyn Goldsmith and the late Jerome Kitzis. Services have been held.

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for donations in her memory be made to Orphans of the Storm, 2200 Riverwoods Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, www.orphansofthestorm.org, Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, 135 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60603, www.y-me.org or Better Boys Foundation, 1512 S Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60623, www.betterboys.org.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Zimmerman family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to the proud bubbe, Joyce Leviton Asher,  Brooke and Mike Mandrea and older sibling, Drew on the newest addition to their family! Seth Ian Mandrea was born this afternoon, Wednesday, February 8th  weighing in at 7 lbs. and 2 oz. Everyone is doing extremely well. The Brit Milah is tbd. 

The Anshe Emet community expresses its heartiest congratulations to the entire Asher and Mandrea families and a warm welcome to Seth Ian!  May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we in form you of the recent passing of Harry Peven, beloved partner of Betty Lebovitz; dear friend of Edie Pughsley, and devoted adopted grandfather to Fallan and Farra White.  Private services have been held in Oregon.   

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Peven family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Norman Posner, beloved husband of Mona, nee Turner, devoted father of Ross (Elizabeth Miropol), Stacy (Mindy Francus) and Jordan (Beth Ageloff); loving grandfather of Olivia, Samantha, Nina, Lily, Halley, Molly and Bradley Posner.  Funeral and Shiva services will be held in New York on Wednesday, January 25th. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Posner family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Matthew and Norah Meadows (and big sisters Madeline and Daphne) on the new addition to their family! Chloe Allison was born on December 24th. Please be sure to congratulate the family who will be at the Young Families dinner tomorrow. More information on meals to follow.

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Meadows family and a warm welcome to Chloe Allison! May she grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.

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Mazel tov to Amiel and Sarah Steuerman (and big brother Elijah)  on the new addition to their family!  Baby Girl Steuerman was born on Tuesday, January 3, weighing in at 7 lbs., 4 oz, 20” long.  Baby Naming information is forthcoming. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Steuerman family and a warm welcome to Baby Girl Steuerman!  May she grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.   

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of David Volkman beloved husband of  64 years to Irene, loving father of  Fern (Bruce) Bratten, Karen (Gary) Androphy, Arthur (Shelly) Volkman and fond grandfather, Jeremy Volkman and Justine Volkman; fond brother of  Lenore Barr and Faith Wolitzer.   Services and shiva have been held in Falls Church, VA.    For more information, please contact National Funeral Home at 703-560-4400.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Volkman family at this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of BANK, Irving  (Yitzchak) on the evening of December 13, 2011. Born in Kovno (Kaunas), Lithuania in 1912, the son of Avraham and Frida, he was a graduate of the Real Hebrew Gymnasium in Kovno. Incarcerated in the Kovno ghetto in 1941 during the Nazi occupation and interned in 1944 at the Dachau concentration camp, he was liberated by the US Army in 1945. He lived in Munich, Germany after the Shoah (Holocaust) and WWII where he was an active leader and member of the Maccabi sports organization and worked on behalf of the Jewish Committee of Munich. He emigrated to the US in 1951, settling in Detroit, Michigan. An accountant by profession, he worked in management of the Serta Restokraft Mattress Company until his retirement in 1988 when he settled in Atlanta. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Rose (Shoshana) Atlas Bank, daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Estelle "Shelli" Bank and Michael Rosenzweig of Atlanta, GA; Naomi Bank and Steven Hunter of Chicago, IL and grandchildren, Zachary Rosenzweig, Nathaniel Rosenzweig and Sarah Hunter. An on-line guest book is available at www. edressler.com and contributions in his memory can be made to the Weinstein Hospice and The Weber School.  Services will be held today in Sandy Springs, GA.  Further information may be obtained by contacting  by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Bank family at this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Rachel and Allan Moss on the birth of the new son. Baby Boy Moss was born on December 6th at 6:44 pm, weighing in at 9 lbs. and 19 ½ in. long.  Mom and baby are home and everyone is doing well.  For assistance with meals and/or congratulatory calls, please contact Rachel Moss directly. The Brit Milah will be held this Wednesday, December 14th.

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Moss family and a warm welcome to baby boy Moss!  May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen. 

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Beatrice Stein Alschuler, beloved sister of Frank (Marjorie) Alschuler; dear aunt of Matthew (Rachel Lang); and Mimi (Larry Stark); and great-aunt to Aiden and Hannah Walsh.  Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the graveside services on Monday, December 12th at 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie.  Further information may be obtained by contacting Weinstein Funeral Homes at 847-256-5700. 
 
The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Alschuler family at this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Tova Yanovksi, beloved mother of Chana (Rabbi Matthew) Futterman.    Funeral and shiva services will be held in Israel.  Information is still being gathered and will forwarded as it becomes available. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Yanovksi family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and  Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Betty Richman, beloved wife of the late Seymour Richman; devoted mother of Gerald (Suzanne), Laura (David Cholst); Aron (Joan Herdade); and Michael Richman; fond grandmother of  Nicholas, Daniel, Thomas, Rebecca, Beth and Alan. Funeral services and Shiva are being held in New Jersey. 
 
Memorial donations may be made to Congregation B'nai Israel, 53 Palisade Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, 10495 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90025 or the charity of your choice.
 
The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Richman family during this difficult time. May God comfort you along with the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.  

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Stanislawa Pigan, beloved grandmother of Kendrick Pitak.  Funeral services will be held in Cleveland, OH. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Pigan and Pitak families during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion, Jerusalem and those around the world. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of Rose Ander, nee Zinn, loving wife of the late Nathan Ander; beloved mother of Marshall (Sheila) Ander, Sandra (Bernard) Stelzer and Perry Ander; loving grandmother of Alise (Paul), Cherie (Jason), Jennifer (Noah Weininger), Robin, Jordan, Kevin and Neal; proud great-grandmother of Zack, Max, Garrett, Hannah, Emma and Dylan; dear sister of Dr. Sheldon (the late Joan) Zinn, the late Ida (the late Kenneth) Weiner and Aaron (the late Lottie) Zinn.

Rabbi Michael Schorin will officiate at the funeral services tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th at  12 Noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment will immediately follow at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery, 1400 South Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park.  Shiva will be held at the Ander Residence following internment and on Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.   Further information may be obtained by contacting  Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Ander families during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Carolyn Projansky, beloved wife of Matthew Glasser; devoted mother of Adam and Mira; loving sister of Linda (Michael Blackstone) Projansky; cherished daughter of the late Morris (Phyllis) and the late Marion Projansky; treasured sister in-law, aunt, stepsister, cousin and friend to many.   Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the graveside services, tomorrow, Friday, November 4^th at 2:00 PM at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 West Montrose Avenue, Norridge.   Shiva is TBD. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for memorials to be made to the Carolyn S. Projansky Women in Film Scholarship Fund.  Additional information is still being gathered and will be forwarded upon receipt.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Projansky family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion and  Jerusalem. Amen. 

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Sherrie L. McFatridge, beloved sister of  Vicki (Larry) Westerhoff  whose farm provides the fresh produce for our congregation’s CSA program.   Sherrie is also survived by her mother, Pauline West; children,  Noah (Jen), Joshua and Nicholas (Tami); grandchildren,  Abbigail, Landon, Charlotte and Chase and Keith Kakala; and other siblings,  Debbie (Wayne Conn) DelGuidice, Loretta (Tom) Patti, Gary (Marty) West, and Scott West.  She was preceded in death by her father Milton West.  Services have been held.

The Anshe Emet Synagogue will be accepting donations in her memory through Monday, November 14th for  Farm Aid and Mazon: A Jewish Response To Hunger.  Further information may be obtained by contacting Rabbi Abe Friedman’s office at 773.868.5125 or via email at afriedman@AnsheEmet.org.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire McFatridge family at this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the Mourners of Zion, Jerusalem and those around the world. Amen. 

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Mazel tov to Rachael and Ariel Litvin on the birth of their new daughter, Violet Owsley Litvin who was born on Saturday, August 27th, weighing in at 8 ½ lbs. and 21 in. long.   The family recently celebrated her naming ceremony last Shabbat during morning services.  Everyone is home and doing well.   

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Litvin family and a warm welcome to Violet!  May she grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.   

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Mazel Tov to Jeanne and Matthew Huff on the new addition to their family!  Baby boy Huff was born on Sunday, October 2nd weighing in at 7 lbs., 6 oz. and measuring 21" long.  Everyone is home and doing well.  

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Huff family and a warm welcome to Baby Boy Huff! May he grow to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.  

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Mazel Tov Natalie and Matthew Brenner on the new addition to their family! Baby girl Brenner was born on Friday, September 16^th  at 12:23 a.m.; weighing in at 5 lbs.; 10 oz. and 18.5 in. long.   Everyone is home and doing well.   Simhat Bat is being held during Shabbat Morning Services on Saturday, October 22^nd .  
 
The Anshe Emet community extends their heartiest congratulations to the entire Brenner family and a warm welcome to baby girl Brenner!  May she grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.  

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Thomas Glenn Sanberg, beloved husband of Lora Kreeger Sanberg; devoted father of Jeffrey (Debora) Sanberg, Jill (Alan) Rodomsky, Scott (Deborah) Sanberg, Dean (Kathleen) Sanberg and Mory (Adam) Sanderson; proud grandfather of Brett (Hui) Rodomsky, Rebecca (Joe) Bish, Sarah (Kent) Usher, Michael Sanberg, Elizabeth (Kimberly) Sanberg, Robert Joseph (Anna) Sanberg, Lauren and Phillip Sanberg.  Dear brother of Eleanor (Raymond) Lish and the late Donald (the late Dru) Sanberg; loving uncle, cousin and friend of many.    

Reverand Barbara Bolson and Ritual Director, Debby Lewis will officiate at the  Memorial Services on Friday, September 23^rd, at 11 a.m., at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL, 60202.   Condolence calls will be accepted on Friday, September 23^rd from 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Kreeger Sandberg residence, 305 West Fullerton Parkway, Unit 2E, Chicago.  For directions or further information please contact the family directly at 773.281.0474 or Chicago Jewish Funerals-The Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.  

In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting for memorials in his memory be made  to the Levy Center, at the same address above or via website, www.Levyseniorcenter.org, or The Night Ministry, 4711 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL, 60640, www.thenightministry.org.  Further information may be obtained by contacting  

The Anshe Emet community expresses its deepest condolences to the entire Sandberg family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen    

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Harold Hurvitz, beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Silverstein; devoted father of Adrienne (Michael) Russ, Michael (Carol) Hurvitz and Bruce (Susan) Hurvitz. Cherished grandfather of Adam (Sharon) Russ, David ( Jamie) Russ, Ryan Russ, Todd (Wendy) Hurvitz, Stacy (Michael) McGinty, Aaron Hurvitz, Craig (Katy) Hurvitz, Lindsey Hurvitz; and respected great-grandfather of Maxwell Russ, Alex Russ, Sammy Russ, Gabrielle Russ, Rachel McGinty and Abraham McGinty.  Dear brother of Frances (Paul) Cohen and the late Sol (Louise) Hurvitz; loving brother in law and dear friend of Michael (Cynthia) Kwait.  Uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Cared for by Lupe Perez and Luis Tinagero.

Rabbi Michael Siegel and Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi will officiate at the funeral services on Friday, September 23rd at 11:00 am at THE PISER CHAPEL, 9200 N. Skokie Blvd. (at Church St) Skokie.  Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum, 9900 Gross Point Road,  Skokie.   Shiva will immediately follow interment at Briarwood Country Club, 355 Deerfield Road, Deerfield until 5:00 pm.  It will continue at the residence of Adrienne and Michael Russ, 1105 Lampton Lane, Deerfield on Saturday, September 24th from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday, September 25th from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  For directions or further information please contact the family at 847-945-7009 or PISER FUNERAL SERVICES, 847-679-4740 or www.piserfuneralservices.com

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you please make contributions to The Russ Warriors Foundation, c/o North Shore LIS Health System Foundation, 125 Community Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 or  The Parkinson’s Institute, 675 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. 90485.
The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Hurvitz family during this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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Mazel Tov to Drs. Liad and Robert Pearlman and older siblings, Yoni and Gabi on the newest addition to their family!  Baby Boy Pearlman was born on Monday, September 12th weighing in at 7 lbs 1 oz and 20.5 in. long.  Everyone is home and doing well.  For assistance with meals and/or congratulatory calls, please contact Merav Ruthman via email at meravruthman@gmail.com.   The Brit Milah will be held this evening, Tuesday, September 20th at the Pearlman residence at 5:30 pm.  Please contact Robert Pearlman at rpearlmaA@hotmail.com for their address.

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Pearlman family and a warm welcome to baby boy Pearlman.  May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.     

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of George Kovel, beloved father of Mark (Jori) Kovel and fond grandfather of Grant and Carli. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 14th at 2:00 pm at The Chapel, 195 North Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove with interment at Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Shiva will be held immediately following services and again on Thursday, September 15th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and on Friday, September 16th until 1 pm. 

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Kovel family at this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.
   

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Betty Sher (nee Goodwin), beloved wife of the late William W. Sher; loving mother of Richard (Nancy) Sher, Judy (Michael) Balter and the late David (Linda) Sher; adored grandmother of Adam (Sarah) and Jamie Sher, Dan (Beth) Sher, Jacob and Benjamin Balter; proud great grandmother of Hudson Dov Sher and Spencer William Sher; devoted daughter of the late Sarah and Albert Goodwin; dear sister of Maurie (Harriet) Goodwin and Irwin Goodwin (Hanna Hunt); treasured aunt and great aunt of many.

Funeral Services on  Monday, 1:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters Avenue, Northbrook. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to CJE Senior Life, 3003 W. Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645.  Further information may be obtained through The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director 847-478-1600.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Sher family at this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen

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Mazel Tov to Melanie and Andrew Arons on the new addition to their family! Noah Benjamin was born on Saturday, September 3 at 11:32 a.m., weighing in at 6 lbs.; 11 oz. Rabbis Michael Siegel and Mordechai Tarkieltaub will officiate at a private Brit Milah ceremony this weekend.

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Arons family and a warm welcome to Noah Benjamin! May he grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds! Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Raymond Spinner, beloved father of Jaime Spinner; dear brother of Neil E. Spinner; uncle of Philip Spinner and Kristen (Robert) Wheatley. Also survived by former wife Jenny K. Spinner. Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the funeral services, Wednesday, September 7th at  1:00 pm at THE PISER CHAPEL, 9200 N. Skokie Blvd. (at Church St), Skokie. Interment will immediately follow services at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood Avene,  Chicago. No Shiva will be held. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name to The Kidney Disease Foundation of Illinois, 215 W. Illinois St, Chicago, Il 60610, would be appreciated. Further information may be obtained by contacting PISER FUNERAL SERVICES, 847-679-4740, or via website at www.piserfuneralservices.com.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the entire Spinner family at this difficult time.  May God comfort you along with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.
  

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Mazel Tov to Shira and Andrew Schwarz on the new addtion to their family! Nava Rachel was born on Friday, August 26th at 4:28 a.m. and weighed in at 7 lbs., 8 oz. and 20 in. long. Everyone is home and doing well.

The Anshe Emet community extends its heartiest congratulations to the entire Schwarz family and a warm welcome to Nava Rachel! May she grow up to attain Torah, Chuppah and Good Deeds!

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Elaine Steinberg, nee Goldstein, beloved wife of the late Irving Steinberg; dear sister of Sondra (Felix) Benjamin; loving aunt of Cyndee (Michael) Kawalek, David (Gwen) Graff and Deborah (David) Koller and fond great-aunt of Jordan and Hannah Graff, Summer and Dakota Kawalex, Samuel, Elijah and Asher Koller. Rabbi Michael Siegel will officiate at the graveside services, Wednesday, August 31st at 1:00 PM at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W. Montrose, Norridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 225 N Michigan Ave #1700 Chicago, IL 60601. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mitzvah Memorial Funerals (Seymour Mandel Funeral Direction), 630-MITZVAH (648-9824) or www.mitzvahfunerals.com.

The Anshe Emet community extends its deepest condolences to the Steinberg and Koller families at this difficult time. May God comfort you along with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Amen.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the recent passing of Louise Schwartz, nee Ecker, beloved wife of the late Nathan; devoted mother of Neil (Adrienne) Schwartz; loving Grandmother of Jeffrey (Peppi) and Scott and great grandchildren Parker and Toby; fond sister of the late Cecile Frank and companion for many years to Dr. Robert Shagam and extended family Susan Balika. Rabbis Michael Siegel and Abe Friedman and Ritual Director, Debby Lewis will officiate at the private funeral services. Shiva will be held at the residence of Neil and Adrienne Schwartz on Tuesday, Wednesday and THURSDAY evenings, August 30th –September 1st, from 6:30 – 9:00 PM.