Announcements

Mazal tob to Martine & Jack Schenker, upon the birth of a great-granddaughter, born to their granddaughter, Emma (daughter of their son, Zachary).  

We regret to inform you of the passing of our member, Isaac Ergas, husband of the late Marcelle Ergas (a"h); and father of Michele Uzari. A graveside service will take place on tomorrow, Wednesday, July 7th, at 11:15 AM at Shearith Israel (Beth Olam) Cemetery, located at the intersection of Cypress Hills Street and the Jackie ...

Mazal tob to Carol & Alan Schechter, upon the birth of a great-grandson, born to their grandchildren, Aliza & Izzy Zelman of Woodmere.  

Mazal tob to Zahava Wiznia (7th grader at MDS), who earned 1st Place in the nation at National History Day for her website paper, "A World Wrapped in Plastic: From Birth to Ban: The Revolutionary Plastic Bag."  

Mazal tob to Rachel & Dr. David Vorchheimer, upon the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Hannah, to Simmy Engelen.  

Mazal tob to Sara Guenoun, upon her marriage to Michael Schwartz. Congratulations as well to Sara's parents, Maggie & Andre Guenoun, and Michael's parents, Gina & David Schwartz.  

Mazal tob to Joleen & Mitch Julis, upon the marriage of their son, Elliot, to Yuval.

Condolences to our Youth Director, Dalya (& Jake) Frankel, upon the passing of her father, David Stokar. The funeral took place today (Friday) in Israel. Shib`ah will begin in Jerusalem. Dalya will return to NY and continue Shib`ah in Manhattan at 788 Columbus Avenue, Apt. 11SR from Monday through Wednesday evening. (Shib`ah concludes on Thursday morning.) Visiting hours in Manhattan: ...

Condolences to Alan (& Aviva) Kestenbaum, upon the passing of Alan's father, Sandy Kestenbaum. The funeral will take place in Jerusalem on Friday at 10:00 am at the Vaad Edah Sepharadit Chapel at Har Ha-Menuchot cemetery in Givat Shaul. Shib`ah will be observed in Jerusalem, #3 Nachalat Tzadok Street, where daily services will be evenings at 7:30 pm ...

Mazal tob to Louis and Raphael Nahon, upon being named 2026 National Sephardic Scholars by the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America.

We regret to inform you of the passing of our member, Dr. Albert Braverman, beloved husband of Daisy (Sadaka) Braverman and father of Alice D. Swenson and Michael B. Braverman. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 26, at 11:00 AM at Riverside Memorial Chapel (Amsterdam Avenue and 76th Street). Interment will follow at Shearith Israel (Beth Olam) Cemetery, located at ...

Condolences to our Youth Director, Jake (& Dalya) Frankel, upon the passing of his grandfather, Gerald Caiden.

Mazal tob to PTTS Tutor, Yehudit Robinson, and her husband, Sam Daitch, for being honored at The Jewish Center of Teaneck annual dinner on Sunday.

We welcome back members Anne (Schulson) & Stephen Young to our growing Shearith Israel family.

Mazal tob to Leo Benton-Reich, upon becoming a Bar Mitzvah at the Touro Synagogue in Newport this Shabbat. Congratulations as well to his parents, Dr. Maya Benton & Daniel Reich.