Shimon Hakham

1843–1910 (age 67)

Biography

Shimon Hakham translated sacred and modern texts with a meticulous eye, bridging cultures and preserving knowledge for future generations.

Interred on the Mount of Olives, his contributions continue to deepen understanding and foster connections across linguistic divides.

Also buried at Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Menaḥem Natan Neṭaʻ Oyerbakh
1858–1930 (age 72)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Menaḥem Natan Neṭaʻ Oyerbakh was a steadfast supporter of Jerusalem’s community life.
Hilel Plesser
1951–2022 (age 71)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Abraham Zelmanowitz
1945–2001 (age 56)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Pinhas Rutenberg
1879–1942 (age 63)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Pinhas Rutenberg, writer and industrial founder, energized the Yishuv with electricity and ideals.
Zelik Epstein
1914–2009 (age 95)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Shlomo-Israel Ben-Meir
1910–1971 (age 61)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery