Deaths in the 1960s

Eitan Avissar

1892–1964 (age 72)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Eitan Avissar was a beloved writer whose compassionate storytelling illustrated the spirit of the early Yishuv.

Eliyahu Beiles

1903–1966 (age 63)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Aleksander Zauber

1903–1961 (age 58)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Aleksander Zauber was a journalist devoted to chronicling the emergence of a new society with thoughtful reporting.

Asher Gleiberman

1903–1964 (age 61)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Guido Aharon Mendes

1876–1965 (age 89)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Guido Aharon Mendes was a military professional whose steady leadership supported the community’s early defense effort...

Gershon Shatz

1905–1963 (age 58)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Chawa Werba

1909–1969 (age 60)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Chawa Werba was an educator whose dedication opened doors for generations of students.

Joseph Lichtenbaum

1895–1968 (age 73)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Ferenc-Iosef Jámbor

1899–1964 (age 65)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Ferenc-Iosef Jámbor was a journalist committed to portraying the evolving realities of society with clarity and compass...

Michał Weichert

1890–1967 (age 77)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Haim Ben-David

1919–1967 (age 48)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Haim Ben-David was a military officer whose leadership was marked by strategic skill and deep care for those he led.

Aharon Berman

1895–1969 (age 74)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Noah Shapira

1900–1964 (age 64)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Noah Shapira was a writer whose thoughtful prose captured the evolving identity of the Jewish people in their ancestral ...

Leo Kadman

1895–1963 (age 68)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Naḥum Gavriʼeli

1899–1964 (age 65)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Naḥum Gavriʼeli was a writer who combined introspection with social consciousness to illuminate the human experience.

Hayim Shurer

1895–1968 (age 73)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Baruch Katinka

1887–1965 (age 78)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Baruch Katinka was a structural engineer whose thoughtful work strengthened the foundation of the developing society.

Albert Romano

1886–1965 (age 79)

Beit Hanan

Albert Romano was a Bulgarian-born Israeli community leader who helped establish and develop the moshav Beit Hanan.

Makhluf Avitan

1908–1960 (age 52)

Tidhar

Makhluf Avitan was a Moroccan-born Israeli pioneer who helped establish the moshav Tidhar as part of the Moroccan Jewish...

Albert Kyoso

1898–1963 (age 65)

Beit Hanan

Albert Kyoso was a Bulgarian-born Israeli settler who contributed to the establishment of the moshav Beit Hanan.

Yehuda Magidovitch

1886–1961 (age 75)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yehuda Magidovitch was a foundational architect whose work helped define the character of Tel Aviv.

Avraham Arnon

1887–1960 (age 73)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Haim Boger

1876–1963 (age 87)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Haim Boger was a dedicated politician who championed the needs of his community with integrity.

Alexander Uriah Boskovich

1907–1964 (age 57)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Leib Glantz

1898–1964 (age 66)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Leib Glantz was a composer and educator who revitalized Jewish music through inspired works and teaching.

Shmuel Golan

1901–1960 (age 59)

Mishmar HaEmek

Zipporah Zaid

1892–1968 (age 76)

Kiryat Tiv'on

Zipporah Zaid was a devoted farmer whose dedication strengthened local agriculture and community life.

Meir Laniado

1900–1966 (age 66)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Shulamit Klibanov

1904–1968 (age 64)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Shulamit Klibanov was an inspiring teacher who shaped the lives of many students with gentleness and dedication.

Yitzchak Feller

1889–1967 (age 78)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yosef Ḥayim Ḳasṭel

1899–1968 (age 69)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yosef Ḥayim Ḳasṭel was a skilled interpreter who brought clarity and respect to every dialogue he guided.

Yitzhak Ben Menachem

1903–1969 (age 66)

Mishmar HaEmek

Binyamin Barlevi

1894–1964 (age 70)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Binyamin Barlevi was a publisher committed to bringing vital texts and ideas to the public.

Esther Shapira Ginsburg

1881–1966 (age 85)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Avraham Mindlin

1900–1961 (age 61)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Avraham Mindlin was a composer whose work harmonized tradition with expressive depth.

Elias Weinstein

1888–1965 (age 77)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

George Val

1915–1961 (age 46)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

George Val was a theatrical producer who shaped meaningful performances with passion and collaboration.

Samuel Białobłocki

1888–1960 (age 72)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Shlomo Poliakov

1912–1965 (age 53)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Shlomo Poliakov was a football coach who shaped teams with a focus on character and sporting excellence.

Sultana Suruzhon

1900–1961 (age 61)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Haim Elperin

1899–1967 (age 68)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Haim Elperin spent his life supporting his community with steady compassion.

Joseph Lachmann

1882–1961 (age 79)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yiśraʼel Zeʼev Mintsberg

1872–1962 (age 90)

Har HaMenuchot

Yiśraʼel Zeʼev Mintsberg served as a thoughtful guardian of his community through times of transformation.

Immanuel Ben-Dor

1901–1969 (age 68)

Har HaMenuchot

Giulio Racah

1909–1965 (age 56)

Har HaMenuchot

Giulio Racah enriched atomic physics with exacting scholarship and dedicated mentorship.

Jacob Lestschinsky

1876–1966 (age 90)

Har HaMenuchot

Jenia Taversky

1904–1964 (age 60)

Har HaMenuchot

Jenia Taversky devoted her career to bringing fairness and care to political life.

Taamrat Emmanuel

1888–1963 (age 75)

Har HaMenuchot

Immanuel Olsvanger

1888–1961 (age 73)

Har HaMenuchot

Immanuel Olsvanger bridged languages with thoughtful care and precise craft.

Baruch Ostrovsky

1890–1960 (age 70)

Ra'anana