Ḥayim Daṿid Sithon

1827–1906 (age 79)

Biography

Ḥayim Daṿid Sithon, born in 1827, stood as a moral anchor for Haifa's Jewish community, preaching kindness and discipline in equal measure. He championed the study of sacred texts while encouraging ordinary families to live with integrity.

Through changing seasons he remained a patient teacher, and the Old Jewish Cemetery in Haifa became the place where his memory continues to inspire those who cherish the city's spiritual heritage.

Also buried at Old Jewish Cemetery in Haifa

Adolf Weissmann
1873–1929 (age 56)
Old Jewish Cemetery in Haifa
Adolf Weissmann was a music critic who championed artistic depth and appreciation.
Shmuel Pevzner
1878–1930 (age 52)
Old Jewish Cemetery in Haifa
Engineer Shmuel Pevzner helped shape Haifa's early skyline and harbor through his steady expertise.