Deaths in the 1950s

Israel Schapiro

1882–1957 (age 75)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Mordechai Brachyahu

1882–1959 (age 77)

Har HaMenuchot

Mordechai Brachyahu was a writer whose reflective prose enriched Hebrew literature.

Eliezer Rieger

1896–1954 (age 58)

Har HaMenuchot

Yitzhak Yitzhaky

1902–1955 (age 53)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yitzhak Yitzhaky was a dedicated military serviceman who stood firm for his community.

Moishe Broderzon

1890–1956 (age 66)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yitzhak Lamdan

1899–1954 (age 55)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yitzhak Lamdan was a poet whose verses gave lyrical voice to the longing for homeland.

Pinkhos Churgin

1894–1957 (age 63)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Joseph Berlin

1877–1952 (age 75)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Joseph Berlin was an architect whose designs helped define the emerging character of Tel Aviv.

Natan Goren

1887–1956 (age 69)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Mordechai Salomon

1868–1957 (age 89)

Segula Cemetery

Mordechai Salomon was a devoted community figure known for his steadfast support.

Natan Shifris

1882–1950 (age 68)

Segula Cemetery

Yitzhak Sadeh

1890–1952 (age 62)

Givat Brenner

Yitzhak Sadeh was a pioneering military leader whose stewardship shaped readiness and resolve.

Haim Merom

1910–1958 (age 48)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

David Moskovits

d. 1959

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

David Moskovits was a cherished figure whose steady care for his community lives on in memories at Kiryat Shaul Cemetery...

Shalom Pachter

1883–1953 (age 70)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Moshe Lustig

1922–1958 (age 36)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Moshe Lustig was a composer whose melodies brought tradition into new arrangements for listeners.

Yisrael Yosef Kniazer

1894–1958 (age 64)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Meir Brenner

1898–1957 (age 59)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Meir Brenner was a devoted neighbor whose kindness helped sustain the social bonds of his community.

Jaques Ornstein

1885–1953 (age 68)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

David Abulafia

1893–1953 (age 60)

Har HaMenuchot

David Abulafia was a lawyer whose fairness and counsel guided many through trying legal moments.

Moshe Shatzkes

1881–1958 (age 77)

Har HaMenuchot

Natan Shalem

1897–1959 (age 62)

Har HaMenuchot

Natan Shalem was a geologist whose study of the earth deepened appreciation for the land he explored.

Julius Rothschild

1885–1954 (age 69)

Har HaMenuchot

Ephraim Porath

1887–1959 (age 72)

Har HaMenuchot

Ephraim Porath was a linguist whose attentive scholarship preserved the nuance of language.

Thelma Yellin

1895–1959 (age 64)

Har HaMenuchot

Mordechai Michaeli

1894–1957 (age 63)

Har HaMenuchot

Mordechai Michaeli was a writer whose empathetic prose celebrated ordinary lives.

Moshe David Gaon

1889–1958 (age 69)

Har HaMenuchot

Moshe David Gaon was a respected historian who dedicated his life to preserving Jewish historical narratives.

Efrayim Zeʼev Garbuz

1900–1959 (age 59)

Har HaMenuchot

Efrayim Zeʼev Garbuz was a steady friend whose quiet strength supported those around him.

Leopold Krakauer

1890–1954 (age 64)

Har HaMenuchot

Leopold Krakauer was an accomplished architect whose designs influenced the architectural landscape of his time.

Menahem Zulay

1901–1954 (age 53)

Har HaMenuchot

Menahem Zulay was a librarian who opened worlds of knowledge through patient care of readers.

Shneor Cheshin

1903–1959 (age 56)

Har HaMenuchot

Shneor Cheshin was a respected judge whose legal wisdom and integrity shaped the judicial system.

Eliyahu HaCarmeli

1891–1952 (age 61)

Cemetery compound in Southwest Haifa

Eliyahu HaCarmeli was a politician dedicated to the development of Haifa and its communities.

Shimon Sholom Kalish

1882–1954 (age 72)

Old Cemetery (Tiberias)

Shimon Sholom Kalish was a devoted rabbi whose spiritual leadership enriched his community.

Ben-Zion Israeli

1887–1954 (age 67)

Kinneret Cemetery

Ben-Zion Israeli was a botanist who helped deepen appreciation for the flora of the Land of Israel.

Shmuel Ben-Shabbat

1888–1957 (age 69)

Cemetery compound in Southwest Haifa

Shmuel Ben-Shabbat was a dedicated teacher whose educational contributions shaped generations of students.

Alois Hess

1903–1956 (age 53)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Alois Hess was a football coach who nurtured early Israeli teams and promoted sportsmanship.

Simcha Chekhoval

1901–1955 (age 54)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Simcha Chekhoval was a talented actor whose performances enriched the cultural and theatrical landscape.

Trude Haim

1892–1952 (age 60)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Trude Haim was a sculptor whose empathetic works enriched the early cultural scene of the Yishuv.

Raphael Chamizer

1882–1957 (age 75)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Raphael Chamizer was a dedicated physician whose medical practice exemplified compassionate healthcare.

Avrohom Yeshaya Karelitz

1878–1953 (age 75)

Shomrei Shabbos Cemetery

Rabbi Avrohom Yeshaya Karelitz, the Chazon Ish, was a halachic leader whose writings continue to guide Torah study.

Avraham Deutsch

1889–1953 (age 64)

Shomrei Shabbos Cemetery

Avraham Deutsch was a committed politician whose public service advanced the interests of his community.

Zalman Ben-Ya'akov

1897–1959 (age 62)

Shomrei Shabbos Cemetery

Zalman Ben-Ya'akov dedicated his political career to building the institutions of the young state.

Melety

1872–1952 (age 80)

Gorny Monastery

Melety was a devoted Christian minister whose pastoral care and spiritual leadership enriched his congregation.

Ezekiel Ingster

1911–1952 (age 41)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Ezekiel Ingster’s life reminds us of the resilience and compassion required in times of unimaginable hardship.

Manfred Reifer

1888–1952 (age 64)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Manfred Reifer was a committed politician whose public service contributed to community advancement.

Yosef Ohayon

1886–1956 (age 70)

Safed old cemetery

Rabbi Yosef Ohayon was a beloved teacher in Safed who nurtured generations in Torah study.

Asaf Simhoni

1922–1956 (age 34)

Mount Herzl Military Cemetery

Kurt Wind

1887–1951 (age 64)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Kurt Wind was an architect whose thoughtful designs supported the growing community in Mandate Palestine.

Chaim Weiner

1901–1952 (age 51)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Moshe Yitzhak Wollach

1870–1952 (age 82)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Moshe Yitzhak Wollach was a translator who enriched Hebrew letters by bringing important works into the language.