Loss Notices

ln sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Solomon Blumenfeld, dear brother of Rabbi David (Frances) Blumenfeld.

The funeral will take place on Monday, March 25 in California.

Rabbi Blumenfeld will be returning to observe shiva in New Rochelle, at 208 Victory Blvd, according to the following schedule:

  Thursday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with minyan at 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. with minyan at 7:00 p.m.

  Friday, March 29 all day with minyan at 8:00 a.m.

  Saturday, March 30 Motzei Shabbat until 10:30 p.m.

  Sunday, March 31 all day with minyan at 9:00 a.m.

"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

ln sorrow, we inform you of the passing of our member Steven Winik, dear husband of Esther Winik.

The funeral will take place Sunday, March 24 at 9:00 a.m. at Sinai Chapel, 162-05 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Interment will follow at Cedar Park Cemetery, 735 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652.

Shiva will be observed at 2 Floren Place, Scarsdale, NY according to the following schedule:

   Sunday, March 24 after burial until 9:00 p.m. with Minyan at 6:45 p.m.

   Monday, March 25 - Thursday, March 28 from 12 noon-5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. with Minyan at 6:45 p.m.

   Friday, March 29 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

ln sorrow, we inform you of the passing of our member Steven Winik, dear husband of Esther Winik.

The funeral will take place Sunday, March 24 at 9:00 a.m. at Sinai Chapel, 162-05 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Interment will follow at Cedar Park Cemetery, 735 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652.

Shiva details to follow.

"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

ln sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Louise Abrams, beloved sister of our members Marvin (Shari)  Chinitz and Lynn Chinitz Gruenstein (Steve Gruenstein).

The funeral took place on Monday and the early days of shiva were observed out of town.

Marvin and Lynn will be returning to New Rochelle to sit shiva at Marvin's home, 60 Jerome Ave, according to the following schedule: 

  Thursday, March 21 from 10am-12noon, 2pm-5pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm with Mincha/Maariv at 7:00pm

  Friday, March 22 from 10am-2pm

  Saturday, March 23 from 8:30pm-10:00pm

"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

ln sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Louise Abrams, beloved sister of our members Marvin (Shari) Chinitz and Lynn Chinitz (Steve Gruenstein).

The funeral will take place Monday, March 18 at 12:00 p.m. at Boulevard Riverside Funeral Home in Hewlett, NY. Interment will follow at Mt. Ararat in Farmingdale, NY.

Marvin and Lynn will be sitting shiva out of town with their family through Wednesday. They will begin sitting shiva in New Rochelle on Thursday. Details to follow.

"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

ln sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Mitchell Kaphan, beloved husband of Robin Kaphan.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, March 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle. Interment will follow at Sharon Gardens, 273 Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla.

Shiva will be observed at 9 Mildred Parkway, New Rochelle according to the following schedule:

  Wednesday, March 13 after burial until 9:00 p.m. with minyan at 7:30 p.m.

  Thursday, March 14 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. with minyan at 7:30 p.m.

   Friday, March 15 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

   Saturday, March 16 from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. with minyan at 8:30 p.m.

   Sunday, March 17 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. with minyan at 7:30 p.m.

"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

ln sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Charles Koty, beloved father of Jane (Steven) Berkowitz.

The funeral will take place Sunday, March 3 at 1:00pm at Riverside-Naasau North Chapel (55 North Station Plaza, Great Neck, NY). Interment will follow at New Montefiore Cemetery.

Shiva will be observed as follows:

Sunday, March 3, 6:00-9:00pm (Minyan at 7:00pm) at home of
Jane and Steven Berkowitz
820 Claflin Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Monday, March 4, 5:00-9:00pm at home of 
Sharon and Andrew Cooper 
105 Stonewall Circle, West Harrison, NY 10604

Tuesday, March 5, 5:00-9:00pm at home of 
Rich and Michelle Koty
3 Ridge Drive, Old Westbury, NY 11568

Wednesday, March 6, 4:00-9:00pm (Minyan at 7:00pm) at home of
Jane and Steven Berkowitz
820 Claflin Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543

May he be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

ln sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Harry Gruza, father of Sy Gruza.

The funeral took place on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

Shiva was initially observed out of town and will continue locally at Sy's home: 210 Pelham Road, Apt I J, New Rochelle, NY 10805 according to the following schedule:

   Sunday, February 17 from 4-6:30 p.m. with Mincha/Maariv at 5:30 p.m.

   Monday, February 18 from 7-9 p.m. with Maariv at 7:30 p.m.

May he be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

ln sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Harry Gruza, father of Sy Gruza.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 9:30am at Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapel (114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375.) The burial is private.

Shiva information to follow. 

May he be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

ln sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Allan Glick, husband of Marilyn Glick and father of Cherise Brasfield, longtime members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 9:45am at

Riverside Memorial Chapel (180 West 76th Street NY,NY 10023).

Shiva will be observed at the Glick home (875 Fifth Avenue, Apt.18D NY, NY 10065) according to the following schedule:

   Thursday, January 31-  3:00pm - 8:00pm with Minyan at 7:00pm

   Friday, February 1-     11:00am - 4:00pm

   Sunday, February 3-  11:00am - 4:00pm

 ​​​​May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Sammy (Shmuel) Farkas, nephew of Beth El Member Michelle (Eric) Maidenberg and cousin of Beth El members Addison, Foster, Wyatt and Cora Maidenberg. 

The funeral and burial took place in Israel. 
 

Shiva will be observed in Miami, Florida.
 
Messages of condolence may be sent to the Maidenberg family at 120 Paine Avenue, New Rochelle,NY 10804. 

 ​​​May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Howard Loewentheil, husband of Beth El Member Leonora Loewentheil and father of Beth El members Stephan Loewentheil, Sandy Loewentheil and Barbara Loewentheil Murray.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, January 9th at Beth El Synagogue Center at 12:00pm. Burial will take place at the Glenville Cemetery (99 Memory Lane, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06831).

Shiva will be observed at the home of Leonora Loewentheil (1001 Fairway Grn Mamaroneck, NY 10543-4338 ) according to the following schedule:
 
Wednesday, January 9 - After the funeral until 8:00pm, Minyan at 7:30pm

Thursday, January 10 -12:00pm- 4:00pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:30pm

Friday, January 11 - 11:00am- 1:00pm

Sunday, January 13 - 12:00pm- 4:00pm, Minyan at 4:00pm

Monday, January 14- 12:00pm- 4:00pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:30pm

 ​​​May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Howard Loewentheil, husband of Beth El Member Leonora and father of Beth El members Stephen, Sandy and Barbara Loewentheil.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, January 9th at Beth El Synagogue Center at 12:00pm. Burial will take place at Glenville Cemetery (99 Memory Lane, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06831).

Shiva information to follow.

 ​​​May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Edith Kutner, mother of Beth El Member Shari (Marvin) Chinitz and grandmother of Beth El members Ilana (Uri) Tamir, Noah (Ella) Chinitz, and Isaac (Janine) Chinitz.

The funeral will take place Monday, January 7th at Riverside Memorial Chapel at 10:00am (21 Broad St W, Mt Vernon, NY 10552). Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery (12 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663).

Shiva will be observed at the home of Shari and Marvin Chinitz ( 60 Jerome Ave, New Rochelle NY, 10804) according to the following schedule:
 
Monday, January 7 - After the funeral until 9:30pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Tuesday, January 8 -  11:00am- 4:00pm, 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Wednesday, January 9 - 11:00am- 4:00pm, 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Thursday, January 10 - 11:00am- 4:00pm, 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Friday, January 11- 10:00am- 1:00pm

Saturday, January 12 - 7:00pm- 10:00pm

Sunday, January 13- 9:00am-11:00am

 ​​​May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Steven Schechtman, brother of Richard (Robin Bronk) Schechtman member of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, January 2nd at Mt. Hebron Cemetery at 11:00am (130-04 Horace Harding Expy Flushing NY, 11367).

Shiva will be observed at the home of Richard and Robin Schechtman (108 Calton Road New Rochelle, NY 10804) according to the following schedule:
 
Wednesday, January 2 - After the funeral until 8:00pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Thursday, January 3 -  12:00pm- 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Friday, January 4 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Clara Ingwer, long time member of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Friday, December 28th at Mt. Eden Cemetery at 12:00pm (20 Commerce Street, Hawthome NY, 10532).

Shiva will be observed at the home of Kenneth and Sherri Ingwer (15 Agnew Farm Road, Armonk, NY 10504) according to the following schedule:

Friday, December 28 - After the funeral until 4:00pm.

Saturday, December 29 - After Shabbat ends; 6:30pm - 9:00pm,

Sunday, December 30 - 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Shiva will continue to be observed at the home of Dr. Irwin and Phyllis Ingwer (7 Westbourne Lane Melville, NY 11747

Friday, December 28 - After the funeral until 4:00pm.

Saturday, December 29 - After Shabbat ends; 6:30pm - 8:00pm,

Sunday, December 30 - All day

Monday, December 31- All day

Tuesday, January 1- All day

Wednesday, January 2- All day

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

Please note the funeral time has changed to 9:30am.

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Emily Marx, mother of Leslie (Dick) Ruttenberg and grandmother of Alyssa (Michael) Sherman members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Monday, December am24th at Riverside Memorial Chapel in Mt. Vernon at 9:30am. The burial will take place at King Solomon Cemetery in Clifton, NJ (550 Dwasline Road, Clifton NJ, 07012).

Shiva will be observed at the Ruttenberg home (315 Victory Blvd, New Rochelle, NY 10804) according to the following schedule:

Monday, December 24 - After the funeral until 9:00pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Tuesday, December 25 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Wednesday, December 26 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Thursday, December 27- 1:00pm- 4:30pm, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Friday, December 28- 11:00am-3:00pm

Saturday, December 29- 7:00pm- 9:00pm 

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Emily Marx, mother of Leslie (Dick) Ruttenberg and grandmother of Alyssa (Michael) Sherman members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Monday, December 24th at Riverside Memorial Chapel in Mt. Vernon at 10:00am. The burial will take place at King Solomon Cemetery in Clifton, NJ (550 Dwasline Road, Clifton NJ, 07012).

Shiva will be observed at the Ruttenberg home (315 Victory Blvd, New Rochelle, NY 10804) according to the following schedule:

Monday, December 24 - After the funeral until 9:00pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Tuesday, December 25 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Wednesday, December 26 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Thursday, December 27- 1:00pm- 4:30pm, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Minyan at 6:30pm

Friday, December 28- 11:00am-3:00pm

Saturday, December 29- 7:00pm- 9:00pm 

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Alice Kauffman, sister of Jay Rehr (Lauren Berger) member of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Sunday, December 23rd in Syracuse. 

Shiva will be observed at the Rehr home (6 Barbara Place, Eastchester,

NY 10709) according to the following schedule:

Wednesday, December 26 - 11:00am-9:00pm, Minyan at 7:00pm

Thursday, December 27 - 11:00am - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:00pm

Friday, December 28 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Michael Zarembski, son of Esther Zarembski member of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Thursday, December 13,12:30 pm at Beth El Synagougue Center. Burial will take place immediately after at Sharon Gardens, 273 Lakeview Ave, Valhalla, NY 10595

Shiva will be observed at the Zarembski home (53 Rutledge Road, Scarsdale,

NY 10583) according to the following schedule:

Thursday, December 13 - After the Cemetery - 7:00pm, Minyan at 4:10pm

Friday, December 14 - 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday, December 16 - 11:00am - 7:00pm, Minyan at 4:10pm

Monday, December 17 - 11:00am - 7:00pm, Minyan at 4:10pm

Tuesday, December 16 - 11:00am - 7:00pm, Minyan at 4:10pm

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Michael Zarembski, son of Esther Zarembski member of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Thursday, December 13,12:30 pm at Beth El Synagougue Center. Burial will take place immediately after at Sharon Gardens, 273 Lakeview Ave, Valhalla, NY 10595

Shiva information to follow.

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

Please join us for a memorial service to mark the conclusion of the traditional 30 day mourning period for the 11 victims of the terror attack on Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh 

Thursday, November 29, 2018

7:45pm

Young Israel of New Rochelle

1149 North Avenue, New Rochelle

CO-SPONSORS:

Anshe Sholom Synagogue

Beth El Synagogue Center

Magen David Sephardic Congregation

Temple Israel of New Rochelle

Young Israel of New Rochelle

Young Israel of Scarsdale

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Isidoro Aizenberg, beloved father to our member Salo Aizenberg (Karine Kleinhaus).

The funeral will take place Friday, November 23, 9:30 am at the Israel Center of Conservative Judaism (ICCJ), located at 167-11 73rd Avenue, Flushing, NY 11366. Burial will follow at Wellwood Cemetery, located at 1400 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704.

Shiva will be observed at the home of Salo Aizenberg and Karine Kleinhaus, 15 Shelley Ln, West Harrison, NY 10604. According to the following schedule:

Saturday, November 24, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm 

Sunday, November 25, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm

Monday, November 26, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Tuesday, November 27, 6:00 pm -9:00 pm 

Shiva will also be held at the home of Gabriel and Deborah Aizenberg 1363 Forest Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 Starting on Sunday night, November 25.

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

We wanted to forward the email attached to our Youth and Family Engagement and Religious School listservs about the loss of Bekkah Gold's grandmother, Frieda Kalfus. Funeral and Shiva information is below.  If you are interested in doing more please contact Abby Wise at awise@bethelnr.org. You can reach out to Bekkah at rgold@bethelnr.org.

• Tuesday, November 20 - RS Cooking Chug is still on.
• Wednesday, November 21 - College Meet Up postponed until December break. 
• Reminder there is no Religious School this Thursday and Sunday. 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Frieda Kalfus, beloved mother to our member Grace Kalfus (Bruce Gold) and grandmother to Lissy Gold and Bekkah Gold, Beth El's Interim Director of Youth and Family Engagement.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, November 21, 9:00 am at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 21 West Broad Street, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552.

Shiva will be observed at the home of Grace Kalfus and Bruce Gold, 38 Disbrow Circle, New Rochelle, NY according to the following schedule:

Wednesday, November 21, 3:00-10:00 pm with Minyan at 4:20 pm

Thursday, November 22, 11:00 am-4:00 pm

Friday, November 23, 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Sunday, November 25, 12:00-2:00 pm and 4:00-8:00 pm with Minyan at 6:00 pm

Monday, November 26, 5:00-9:00 pm with Minyan at 6:00 pm

Grace’s brother Ira will be joining Grace for Shiva on Wednesday at her home. Grace will be sitting Shiva with Ira at Ira’s home on Monday, November 26, 12:00-3:00 pm, 1 West 85th Street, Apt. 2A, New York, NY 10024. 

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Frieda Kalfus, beloved mother to our member Grace Kalfus (Bruce Gold) and grandmother to Lissy Gold and Bekkah Gold, Beth El's Interim Director of Youth and Family Engagement.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, November 21, 9:00 am at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 21 West Broad Street, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552.

Shiva will be observed at the home of Grace Kalfus and Bruce Gold, 38 Disbrow Circle, New Rochelle, NY according to the following schedule:

Wednesday, November 21, 3:00-10:00 pm with Minyan at 4:20 pm

Thursday, November 22, 11:00 am-4:00 pm

Friday, November 23, 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Sunday, November 25, 12:00-2:00 pm and 4:00-8:00 pm with Minyan at 6:00 pm

Monday, November 26, 5:00-9:00 pm with Minyan at 6:00 pm

Grace’s brother Ira will be joining Grace for Shiva on Wednesday at her home. Grace will be sitting Shiva with Ira at Ira’s home on Monday, November 26, 12:00-3:00 pm, 1 West 85th Street, Apt. 2A, New York, NY 10024. 

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Ernst Frankel, Father of Michael Frankel (Shayna Kloplott) and grandfather of Sophie Frankel, members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Boston.

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Barrie Straussberg, mother of Marc Straussberg (Sharon Brown), longtime members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 11:30 am at  Bernheim Apter Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ.

Shiva will be observed at the Straussberg home (82 Herbert Terrace, W. Orange, NJ) according to the following schedule:

   Wednesday, November 14 - 3:00pm - 8:00pm, 

   Thursday, November 15 -  1:00pm - 4:00pm, 

Shiva will continue at the Straussberg/Brown Home at (231 Stratton Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804) visiting hours according to the following schedule:

   Thursday, November 15 - 6:00pm - 9:30pm

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Louis M. Yavetz, father of Dava Yavetz (David Lacher), longtime members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at Hebrew Benefit Cemetery in Waterbury, Connecticut. 

Shiva will be observed at the Yavetz/Lacher home (46 Sara Lane, New Rochelle, NY) according to the following schedule:

   Wednesday, November 7 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:00pm 

   Thursday, November 8 -  7:00pm - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:00pm

   Friday, November 9 -  10:00am - 12:00pm

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Louis M. Yavetz, father of Dava Yavetz (David Lacher), longtime members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at Hebrew Benefit Cemetery in Waterbury, Connecticut. 

Shiva will be observed at the Yavetz/Lacher home (46 Sara Lane, New Rochelle, NY) according to the following schedule:

   Wednesday, November 7 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:00pm 

   Thursday, November 8 -  7:00pm - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:00pm

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Maurice Solomon, father of Ira (Sherry) Solomon, long time members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 1:00pm at Montebello Jewish Center Cemetery.

Shiva will be observed at the Solomon home 28 Utopian Avenue Suffern, NY 10901 immediately following the funeral according to the following schedule:

   Tuesday, October 30 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm

   Wednesday, October 31  - 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Shiva will continue at the home of Ira and Sherry Solomon at 102 Brookby Road Scarsdale,NY 10583 according to the following schedule: 

   Thursday, November 1 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm with minyan at 6:30pm.

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."