Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Avrahan Yalovsky

1850–1888 (age 38)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Avrahan Yalovsky faithfully supported the young Rishon LeZion community until his death in 1888.

Tzvi Livontin

1832–1898 (age 66)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

A merchant whose enterprise reflected the economic vitality of his era.

Mordechai Lubman

1857–1895 (age 38)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Educator Mordechai Lubman inspired young minds and hearts until his death in 1895.

Golda Miloslavsky

1853–1906 (age 53)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Golda Miloslavsky was a devoted community member in Rishon LeZion whose loving spirit supported the early pioneers.

Joseph Vitkin

1876–1912 (age 36)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Educator Joseph Vitkin inspired a generation with his belief that learning and love of the homeland could renew the nati...

Evelyn Achille de Rothschild

1886–1917 (age 31)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Evelyn Achille de Rothschild was a banker of the renowned Rothschild family who lived from 1886 to 1917.

Zeev Abramovich

1843–1911 (age 68)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Merchant Zeev Abramovich helped sustain Jerusalem's marketplace while extending generosity to those around him.

Aharon Mordechai Freimann

1846–1924 (age 78)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Samson Belkind

1864–1937 (age 73)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Samson Belkind combined craftsmanship with steadfast communal service during the earliest days of Rishon LeZion.

Nechama Pohatchevsky

1869–1934 (age 65)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Zalman David Levontin

1856–1940 (age 84)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Zalman David Levontin was a warlord whose courage guided many through trying times.

Samuel Cohen

1870–1940 (age 70)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Sonia Belkind

1870–1943 (age 73)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Sonia Belkind was a physician whose compassion healed many lives.

Ieguda Tsalalikhin

1861–1941 (age 80)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Menasheh Meʼirovits

1860–1949 (age 89)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Menasheh Meʼirovits was an agronomist who improved the land for future generations.

David Judelovitch

1863–1943 (age 80)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Abraham Sussman

1861–1943 (age 82)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Abraham Sussman was an agronomist whose wisdom nurtured both land and people.

Abraham Taviv

1889–1950 (age 61)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Politician Abraham Taviv is remembered for his calm leadership and dedication to communal life in Rishon LeZion.

Eliyahu Ostashinski

1870–1951 (age 81)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Avraham Dov Ḥaviv-Lubman

1864–1951 (age 87)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Writer Avraham Dov Ḥaviv-Lubman is remembered for offering thoughtful reflections that bridged tradition and modern li...

Naftali Yadlin

1891–1964 (age 73)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Naftali Yadlin (1891–1964) was a prominent member of early Israeli society.

Mordechai Golinkin

1875–1963 (age 88)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Mordechai Golinkin was a conductor whose inspired leadership brought music to life for many.

Chaim Shaul Brook

1894–1965 (age 71)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Chaim Shaul Brook (1894–1965) was a prominent Hebrew writer.

Edith Samuel

1907–1964 (age 57)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Edith Samuel was a sculptor whose expressive works enriched Israel’s artistic landscape.

Jankiel Wiernik

1889–1972 (age 83)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Mordechai Tabib

1910–1979 (age 69)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Writer Mordechai Tabib offered thoughtful reflections that bridged tradition and modern life.

Avraham Shalmon

1903–1970 (age 67)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Joseph Rubin

1913–1978 (age 65)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Translator Joseph Rubin built bridges between languages with patience and clarity.

Etan Belkind

1896–1979 (age 83)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Aryeh Sheftel

1905–1980 (age 75)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Aryeh Sheftel was a thoughtful politician devoted to public service and compassionate leadership.

Zerubavel Ḥaviv

1894–1987 (age 93)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Zerubavel Ḥaviv was a thoughtful writer whose literary work offered insight into the human condition and societal chan...

Eva Samuel

1904–1989 (age 85)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Yehoshua Latzman

1904–1984 (age 80)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Yehoshua Latzman was a poet whose evocative verses offered solace and reflection to readers.

Chana Levin

1897–1985 (age 88)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Chana Levin was an impassioned activist who championed justice and equality for all.

Wolf Vilenski

1919–1992 (age 73)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Wolf Vilenski exemplified courage and steadfast dedication to his country.

Moshe Bar-Ilan

1907–1999 (age 92)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Ya'akov Hodorov

1927–2006 (age 79)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Gideon Gechtman

1942–2008 (age 66)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Uri Porat

1935–2007 (age 72)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Uri Porat reported with integrity and curiosity.

Shmuel Eyal

1922–2008 (age 86)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Aryeh Gisin

1926–2009 (age 83)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Aryeh Gisin was a thoughtful engineer whose calm leadership and mentorship left a lasting mark on his community.

Jacob Nahmias

1922–2006 (age 84)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Jacob Nahmias is remembered for his gentle resolve and enduring kindness.

Yerahmiel Rumbak

1916–2003 (age 87)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Yehezkel Braun

1922–2014 (age 92)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Meir Nitzan

1931–2025 (age 94)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Meir Nitzan (Hebrew: מאיר ניצן; 18 May 1931 – 19 April 2025) was an Israeli politician.

Mordechai Bar-On

1928–2021 (age 93)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Mordechai Bar-On (Hebrew: מרדכי בר-און; 26 December 1928 – 7 March 2021) was an Israeli historian, Chief Edu...

Albert Almoznino

1923–2020 (age 97)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Albert Almoznino (Hebrew: אלברט אלמוזנינו; March 3, 1923 – April 7, 2020) was an Israeli hand shadow art...

David Maimon

1929–2010 (age 81)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Guy Vaserdam

1984–2024 (age 40)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Guy Vaserdam was a judoka whose athletic achievements represented dedication to the sport and personal excellence.

Noam Launer

1927–2010 (age 83)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Noam Launer championed justice with quiet integrity and deep commitment to his community.