Deaths in the 1960s

Tscharna Rayss

1890–1965 (age 75)

Sanhedria Cemetery

Tscharna Rayss was a dedicated botanist whose work deepened the appreciation for the flora she studied in her lifetime.

Yehuda Leib Avida

1887–1962 (age 75)

Sanhedria Cemetery

Avraham Elimelekh Shapira

1894–1966 (age 72)

Sanhedria Cemetery

Avraham Elimelekh Shapira was a devoted Rebbe whose spiritual leadership brought comfort and direction to many.

Rebecca Gertrude Affachiner

1884–1966 (age 82)

Sanhedria Cemetery

Paltiel Dykan

1885–1969 (age 84)

Segula Cemetery

Paltiel Dykan was a principled lawyer known for his steady commitment to justice.

Meir Argov

1905–1963 (age 58)

Segula Cemetery

Eri Jabotinsky

1910–1969 (age 59)

grave of Ze'ev Jabotinsky

Eri Jabotinsky was an engineer whose practical contributions mirrored his lifelong commitment to progress.

Ezra Ichilov

1907–1961 (age 54)

Segula Cemetery

Shoshana Parsitz

1892–1969 (age 77)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Shoshana Parsitz (1892-1969) was a Kyiv-born Israeli who lived through major 20th-century upheavals and was laid to rest...

Shlomo Shtampfer

1876–1961 (age 85)

Segula Cemetery

Emanuel Zamir

1925–1962 (age 37)

Segula Cemetery

Emanuel Zamir was a composer whose music carried deep emotional resonance and a love for his homeland.

Reuven Katz

1880–1963 (age 83)

Segula Cemetery

David Salomon

1910–1965 (age 55)

Segula Cemetery

David Salomon is remembered for the steady kindness and integrity he brought to his community.

Isaac Rivkind

1895–1968 (age 73)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Yerucham Philip Korngruen

1883–1960 (age 77)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Yerucham Philip Korngruen was a respected judge whose decisions reflected fairness and integrity.

Yosef Even-Odem

1907–1962 (age 55)

Old Cemetery of Herzliya

Yosef Even-Odem was a physician whose medical practice made a meaningful impact on his community.

Yechezkel Sarna

1890–1969 (age 79)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Yechezkel Sarna was a beloved rabbi whose devotion to Torah and his community left a lasting impression.

Jeremiah Halpern

1901–1962 (age 61)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Jeremiah Halpern was a community member whose life reflected values of integrity and care.

Salomon Gepstein

1882–1961 (age 79)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Salomon Gepstein was an architect whose thoughtful work blended form with respect for community.

Yosef ʻUziʼel

1888–1968 (age 80)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Yosef ʻuziʼel was a writer whose literary contributions enriched Jewish cultural discourse.

Mordechai Navon

1910–1966 (age 56)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Mordechai Navon was a pioneering film producer whose leadership helped define early Israeli cinema.

Jacob Efter

1894–1968 (age 74)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Jacob Efter was a community member whose life spanned a transformative era in Jewish history.

Batya Gottesfeld

1888–1962 (age 74)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Batya Gottesfeld was a devoted Zionist activist who inspired others through her steadfast advocacy.

Gershom Levinson

1900–1960 (age 60)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Gershom Levinson was a community member whose steady character and values were widely respected.

Dvora Lachower

1895–1962 (age 67)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Dvora Lachower was a Polish-born Israeli educator and cultural figure who contributed to Hebrew education in pre-state I...

Samuel Meir Hollender

1889–1964 (age 75)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Samuel Meir Hollender was a Polish-born Israeli rabbi and religious scholar who served the Jewish community in Israel.

Moshe Svirsky

1882–1965 (age 83)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Moshe Svirsky was a Russian-born Israeli writer, journalist, and cultural activist who contributed to Hebrew literature ...

Abraham Jacob Neumark

1878–1961 (age 83)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Abraham Jacob Neumark was a Russian-born Israeli educator and scholar who dedicated his life to Jewish education in Isra...

Shimon Svorai

1900–1966 (age 66)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Shimon Svorai was a Ukrainian-born Israeli agricultural pioneer and kibbutz member who helped develop farming in Israel.

Samuel Dayan

1891–1968 (age 77)

Nahalal cemetery

Samuel Dayan was a politician whose public service reflected dedication to his community.

Zvi Yehuda

1887–1964 (age 77)

Nahalal cemetery

Zvi Yehuda was a politician committed to principled leadership and service to the community.

Nadia Hehuda

1883–1962 (age 79)

Nahalal cemetery

Nadia Hehuda was a community member whose life reflected strength and devotion to family.

mi-Ḳreṭshnif Daṿid Mosheh

1924–1969 (age 45)

The Old Cemetery of Rehovot

mi-Ḳreṭshnif Daṿid Mosheh was a revered rabbi who comforted and guided his community with wisdom.

Ya'ackov Ben-Dov

1882–1968 (age 86)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Ya'ackov Ben-Dov was a pioneering photographer whose work preserved important historical images.

Eliezer Donath

1902–1969 (age 67)

Morasha Cemetery

Eliezer Donath was an architect whose respectful designs enriched communities across Israel.

Naftali Yadlin

1891–1964 (age 73)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Naftali Yadlin (1891–1964) was a prominent member of early Israeli society.

Mordechai Golinkin

1875–1963 (age 88)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Mordechai Golinkin was a conductor whose inspired leadership brought music to life for many.

Chaim Shaul Brook

1894–1965 (age 71)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Chaim Shaul Brook (1894–1965) was a prominent Hebrew writer.

Edith Samuel

1907–1964 (age 57)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Edith Samuel was a sculptor whose expressive works enriched Israel’s artistic landscape.

Joseph Marcus

1886–1961 (age 75)

Kfar Shmaryahu Cemetery

Joseph Marcus (1886–1961) was a dedicated teacher in the Jewish community.

Frank Pelleg

1910–1968 (age 58)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Composer Frank Pelleg shaped the voice of Israeli concert music with his refined scores and devoted mentorship.

Mane-Katz

1894–1962 (age 68)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Mane-Katz (1894–1962) was a celebrated painter of Jewish life and culture.

Marc Lavry

1903–1967 (age 64)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Marc Lavry composed stage works and orchestral music that helped forge the musical identity of the young Israeli society...

Abba Hushi

1898–1969 (age 71)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Abba Hushi (1898–1969) was a prominent Israeli politician and public servant.

Yohanan Ratner

1891–1965 (age 74)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Yohanan Ratner's architectural vision helped shape the civic fabric of the early Israeli cities through dignified public...

Arthur Biram

1878–1967 (age 89)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Arthur Biram (1878–1967) was an influential educator and educational reformer.

Benjamin Orell

1889–1968 (age 79)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Architect Benjamin Orell is remembered for shaping enduring civic buildings with a blend of modern discipline and local ...

Simcha Golan

1899–1964 (age 65)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Simcha Golan (1899–1964) was a notable figure in early Israeli society.

Jacob Seide

1900–1960 (age 60)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Physician Jacob Seide is remembered for his compassionate care that helped establish healthcare services for Haifa and i...

Eliezer Yerushalmi

1900–1962 (age 62)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Eliezer Yerushalmi (1900–1962) was a notable Hebrew writer and intellectual.