Deaths in the 1940s

Leon Levite

1878–1944 (age 66)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Leon Levite supported Trumpeldor’s civic life with steadfast devotion.

Aryeh Boehm

1877–1941 (age 64)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Haim Harari

1883–1940 (age 57)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Haim Harari taught with kindness, leaving a lasting imprint on Trumpeldor’s youth.

Zidkiahu Harkabi

1896–1947 (age 51)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Oscar Fischer

1875–1947 (age 72)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Oscar Fischer was a devoted watchmaker whose precise work and steady presence served his community for many years.

Arthur Ruppin

1876–1943 (age 67)

Degania Alef

Yossef Fein

1903–1949 (age 46)

Degania Alef

Yossef Fein was a steadfast pioneer at Degania Alef whose dedication helped shape the kibbutz’s communal life.

Sarah Malkhin

1885–1949 (age 64)

Degania Alef

Solomon Florentin

1864–1946 (age 82)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Solomon Florentin was a writer whose thoughtful contributions enriched the cultural discourse of his era.

Reuven Segal

1876–1940 (age 64)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Tzvi Zaviri

1912–1948 (age 36)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Tzvi Zaviri was a writer whose compassionate storytelling captured the evolving spirit of his community.

Jacob Poleskin

1887–1944 (age 57)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Avraham Cholodenko

1871–1942 (age 71)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Avraham Cholodenko was a teacher whose patient guidance inspired many students to pursue knowledge and community service...

Shemuʼel Bas

1899–1949 (age 50)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Meir Teomi

1898–1947 (age 49)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Meir Teomi was an actor whose sincere performances touched audiences and helped shape the theatrical arts.

Yehuda Arie Levy

1916–1948 (age 32)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Falk Halperin

1876–1945 (age 69)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Falk Halperin was a writer whose empathetic narratives encouraged thoughtful reflection on identity and society.

Israel Dushman

1884–1947 (age 63)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Mordechai Nimtza-Bi

1903–1949 (age 46)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Mordechai Nimtza-Bi was a military officer whose leadership and dedication supported those he served.

Asher Beilin

1881–1948 (age 67)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Mosze Justman

1889–1942 (age 53)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Mosze Justman was a writer whose honest portrayals brought comfort and insight to his readers.

Emil Margulies

1877–1943 (age 66)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Yitzhak Moshe Daniel

1894–1942 (age 48)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Yitzhak Moshe Daniel was a theatrical director whose thoughtful leadership shaped meaningful stage productions.

Ben-Zion Mossinsohn

1878–1942 (age 64)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Eliezer Meir Lipschütz

1879–1946 (age 67)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Eliezer Meir Lipschütz was a devoted rabbi who shepherded his community through challenging times with scholarship and ...

Mordekhai Shemuʼel ben Yiśraʼel Dov Ḳrol

1898–1944 (age 46)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Saliman Eliyahu

1872–1940 (age 68)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Saliman Eliyahu was a beloved rabbi remembered for his devotion to Torah and compassionate guidance.

Miri Dor

1910–1945 (age 35)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Alexander Schorr

1881–1943 (age 62)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Alexander Schorr was a dedicated historian who preserved Jewish memory through thoughtful scholarship.

Ephraim Ish-Kishor

1863–1945 (age 82)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Samuel Klein

1886–1940 (age 54)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Samuel Klein was a rabbi who guided his community with scholarship and heartfelt devotion.

Abraham Abikhzir

1866–1944 (age 78)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Ephraim Waschitz

1879–1945 (age 66)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Ephraim Waschitz was a courageous military servicemember remembered for his dedication to his people.

Eliezer Yellin

1888–1945 (age 57)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Yitzhak Epstein

1862–1943 (age 81)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Yitzhak Epstein was a devoted teacher who inspired students with his passion for learning.

Issai Schur

1876–1941 (age 65)

Trumpeldor cemetery

David Bloch-Blumenfeld

1884–1947 (age 63)

Trumpeldor cemetery

David Bloch-Blumenfeld was a politician dedicated to serving the public with integrity and vision.

Shaul Tchernichovsky

1875–1943 (age 68)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Theodor Zlocisti

1874–1943 (age 69)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Theodor Zlocisti was a writer whose work reflected the hopes and challenges of his community.

Dov Hoz

1894–1940 (age 46)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Hadassah Kalvari

1891–1945 (age 54)

Nahalat Yitzhak

Hadassah Kalvari was an activist remembered for her compassionate dedication to justice and community service.

Pesaḥ Ginzburg

1894–1947 (age 53)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Yeshayahu Shapira

1891–1945 (age 54)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Yeshayahu Shapira was a rabbi whose spiritual leadership offered comfort and guidance to his community.

Shalom Alshech

1859–1944 (age 85)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Shelomoh Goldman

1869–1945 (age 76)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Israel Zarchi

1909–1947 (age 38)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Ḥizḳiyah Rabin, ha-Kohen

1872–1944 (age 72)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Pinchas Kohn

1867–1941 (age 74)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Moshe Blau

1885–1946 (age 61)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Shaʼul Yedidy Elʻazar

1886–1947 (age 61)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery