Deaths in the 1970s

Yehoshua Sharbani

d. 1972

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Yehoshua Sharbani is remembered for his loyal dedication to family and community.

Samson Bloch

1894–1976 (age 82)

The Old Cemetery of Rehovot

Israel Robert Blum

1899–1979 (age 80)

The Old Cemetery of Rehovot

Israel Robert Blum tended bees with patient care, enriching both agriculture and community.

Elyah Lopian

1876–1970 (age 94)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Gedalia Schorr

1910–1979 (age 69)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi Gedalia Schorr inspired generations with his combination of sharp insight and compassionate leadership.

Haim Ernst Wertheimer

1893–1978 (age 85)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Haim Ernst Wertheimer was a dedicated university teacher and scholar.

Hanoch Kalai

1910–1979 (age 69)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Translator Hanoch Kalai bridged languages with care, enriching Hebrew discourse.

David Zaretsky

1914–1978 (age 64)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

David Zaretsky was a accomplished writer and literary contributor.

Joseph Schechtman

1891–1970 (age 79)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Politician Joseph Schechtman upheld integrity and civic responsibility throughout his career.

Ruth Bamberger

1900–1976 (age 76)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Ruth Bamberger was an accomplished painter and visual artist.

Mordechai Fromm

1930–1972 (age 42)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi Mordechai Fromm was a caring spiritual leader whose teachings strengthened Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives community...

Yehudah Aryeh Leib Levin

1918–1978 (age 60)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Yehudah Aryeh Leib Levin was a devoted rabbi and spiritual leader.

Shalom Natan Ra'anan

1900–1972 (age 72)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi Shalom Natan Ra'anan was a devoted teacher and counselor for the Mount of Olives community.

Shemuel Houminer

1913–1977 (age 64)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Shemuel Houminer was a dedicated rabbi and community spiritual guide.

Mazliah Mazuz

1911–1971 (age 60)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi Mazliah Mazuz guided the Mount of Olives community with humility and a devotion to tradition.

Mendel Zaks

1898–1974 (age 76)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Mendel Zaks was a respected rabbi and Jewish scholar.

Moshe Hebroni

1905–1975 (age 70)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Moshe Hebroni was a steady presence in Jerusalem whose kindness resonated across the Mount of Olives community.

Eliyahu Pardes

1893–1972 (age 79)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Eliyahu Pardes was a respected community member.

Mordechai Shlomo Friedman

1891–1971 (age 80)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi Mordechai Shlomo Friedman was a guiding light for Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives congregants through his teaching a...

Yaakov Sarid

1903–1976 (age 73)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Yaakov Sarid was a dedicated educator and teacher.

Aharon Choueka

1897–1978 (age 81)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi Aharon Choueka was a devoted shepherd of the Mount of Olives community whose faith inspired many.

Joseph Zundel Wasserman

1900–1979 (age 79)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Joseph Zundel Wasserman was an accomplished writer and literary contributor.

Yehoshua Menachem Ehrenberg

1904–1976 (age 72)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi Yehoshua Menachem Ehrenberg offered heartfelt guidance and lasting teachings to the Mount of Olives community.

Immanuel Yafeh

1911–1978 (age 67)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Immanuel Yafeh was an accomplished writer and literary figure.

Yohanan Aharoni

1919–1976 (age 57)

Morasha Cemetery

Archaeologist Yohanan Aharoni illuminated the ancient past through his excavations and teachings.

Jacob Gary

1901–1974 (age 73)

Savyon Cemetery

Käthe Ephraim Marcus

1892–1970 (age 78)

Kfar Shmaryahu Cemetery

Painter Käthe Ephraim Marcus left behind a tender, luminous body of work that still moves viewers.

Otte Wallish

1906–1977 (age 71)

Kfar Shmaryahu Cemetery

Yohanan Simon

1905–1976 (age 71)

Kfar Shmaryahu Cemetery

Painter Yohanan Simon created earnest, expressive art that continues to speak to viewers.

Chaim Halachmi

1902–1979 (age 77)

Morasha Cemetery

Aaron Ben Yosef

1926–1977 (age 51)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Military personnel Aaron Ben Yosef served with steadfast dedication to his comrades and community.

Shmuel Rosoff

1900–1975 (age 75)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Erich Glas

1897–1973 (age 76)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Photographer Erich Glas made a lasting impression through his sensitive documentation of life around him.

Mordecai Lindmann

1907–1974 (age 67)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Jenka Ratner

1909–1979 (age 70)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Military personnel Jenka Ratner was known for his steady resolve and devotion to service.

Moshe Mokady

1902–1975 (age 73)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Mendel Zinger

1890–1976 (age 86)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Writer Mendel Zinger gave readers thoughtful reflections that honored culture and memory.

Erich Nassau

1888–1974 (age 86)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Gita Dunie-Weizman

1887–1975 (age 88)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Music educator Gita Dunie-Weizman inspired students with kindness and a passionate belief in the power of music.

Jankiel Wiernik

1889–1972 (age 83)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Mordechai Tabib

1910–1979 (age 69)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Writer Mordechai Tabib offered thoughtful reflections that bridged tradition and modern life.

Avraham Shalmon

1903–1970 (age 67)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Joseph Rubin

1913–1978 (age 65)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

Translator Joseph Rubin built bridges between languages with patience and clarity.

Etan Belkind

1896–1979 (age 83)

Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion

David Bar-Rav-Chai

1894–1977 (age 83)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Politician David Bar-Rav-Chai served with integrity and a dedication to the common good.

Moshe Flimann

1905–1973 (age 68)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Raphael Gjebin

1909–1975 (age 66)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Physician Raphael Gjebin combined expertise with compassion to comfort his patients.

Ester Rabin

1889–1978 (age 89)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Ozer Shabat

1901–1978 (age 77)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Painter Ozer Shabat communicated deep emotion through luminous, contemplative canvases.

Meir Oryan

1909–1978 (age 69)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery