In Hebrew, Wallace Levin might have been labeled a shomer, a watcher or a guardian. For most of his life, Levin stood guard, joining the Army during the Korean War, later serving as a member of the California National Guard Reserve and always championing the nation’s veterans. A third-generation San Franciscan and member of San…
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Jewish Life
Obituaries for the week of July 23, 2021
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Richard Chaitin Nov. 8, 1931–July 17, 2021 Richard (Dick) Chaitin was born in…
Community
Obituaries for the week of July 16, 2021
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Simmie Baum Dec. 26, 1927-July 8, 2021 Simmie Baum died in Walnut Creek on July…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of July 9, 2021
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Yelizaveta (Lilja) Livshits November 16, 1928 – July 5, 2021 Yelizaveta…
U.S.
These are the Jewish victims of the Surfside building collapse
This article will be updated as more names are identified by authorities in Florida. The Champlain Towers South building collapse is a national tragedy,…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of July 2, 2021
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Marilyn Vicki Damon Diamond May 4, 1942–June 23, 2021 A beloved wife, mother,…
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Deaths for the week of June 25, 2021
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Dr. Herbert Jerome Konkoff April 7, 1934–June 20, 2021 With heavy hearts, we…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of June 11, 2021
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Louis Bernstein June 21, 1934–May 30, 2021 Louis “Lou” Bernstein, 86, passed…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of June 4, 2021
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Marjorie S. Cohen Feb. 7, 1940–May 26, 2021 Marjorie S. Cohen passed away on May…