Announcements

Mazal tob to Gail Propp, upon being honored at the forthcoming American Friends of Shaare Zedek Heart of Jerusalem Dinner on November 19.

Mazal tob to Robin Chemers Neustein, upon being honored at Rockefeller University’s recent 2025 CELEBRATING SCIENCE Benefit Dinner.

Mazal tob to Lauren & Mitchell Presser, upon the birth of grandchildren (boy & girl twins!), born to Talya & Ilan Portnoy.

Mazal tob to Adrienne & Roberto Salama, upon the recent marriage of their daughter, Jessica, to Matan Kelly, in Israel.

Mazal tob to Henri Bengualid, upon the birth of a great-granddaughter, Sylvie Beth, born to Elana & Jack Harary. Congratulations as well to proud grandparents Beth & Marc Bengualid and to the entire family.

Mazal tob to Rachel Neumark Herlands & Jonathan Herlands, upon their grandson, Leo Foer, son of Dinah and Josh Foer, becoming a bar mitzvah - celebrated in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Mazal tob to Rabbi Marc Angel, upon the birth of a great-granddaughter, Aviva Hodaya, born to Max & Rena Nussbaum.

Mazal tob to Rachel & Steven Ravich, upon the birth of a grandchild, born to their children, Danielle & Andrew Mittleman.

Mazal tob to Rachel McCoy & Isaac Haberman on the birth of a baby boy. Congratulations as well to grandparents, Jennifer Ash & Seth Haberman, baby sister, Ella, and the entire family.

Mazal tob to Vivien Eisenmann, upon the birth of a great grandchild.

Welcome new member Anna Mor to the growing Shearith Israel family. We look forward to getting to know her.

Mazal tob to Liliane Marks, upon the birth of a grandson, born to Lionel & Alexandra Marks.

Mazal tob to Sarah & Paul Kaplan on the birth of a grandchild born to Sarah's daughter, Hannah (Bley) and Max Hoberman.

Welcome new member Dr. Marilia Kamil to the growing Shearith Israel family. We look forward to getting to know her and her family.

We regret to inform you of the passing of our member Rudy Stern. A graveside funeral will take place on Thursday 9/18 at 10:15 am at Mt Eden Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY. Rudy's sister, Ria Stern, will welcome visitors during shib'ah on Thursday from 6:30 - 8pm at her apartment: 100 West 89th Street #5G.   If you would like to ...