Deaths in the 1980s

Anwar Nusseibeh

1913–1986 (age 73)

Jerusalem

Politician Anwar Nusseibeh sought to foster dialogue and conscientious governance.

Avi Ran

1963–1987 (age 24)

Israel

Emil Grunzweig

1947–1983 (age 36)

Israel

Teacher Emil Grunzweig championed education rooted in justice and civic courage.

Ram Moav

1930–1984 (age 54)

Rehovot

Natan Hofshi

1889–1980 (age 91)

Rehovot

Farmer Natan Hofshi symbolized the steady spirit of agricultural stewardship.

Pinhas Efrati

1907–1988 (age 81)

Rehovot

Dov Kuchinsky

1891–1980 (age 89)

Nahariya

Architect Dov Kuchinsky shaped environments with thoughtful, community-minded design.

Erich Goldschläger

1914–1987 (age 73)

Ramla

Moshe Golan

1904–1988 (age 84)

Har HaMenuchot

Lawyer Moshe Golan upheld justice with careful reasoning and integrity.

Shimon Winter

1916–1989 (age 73)

Har HaMenuchot

Abraham Sarlouis

1916–1985 (age 69)

Har HaMenuchot

Diplomat Abraham Sarlouis fostered peace through patient negotiation and representation.

Shlomo Breiman

1908–1981 (age 73)

Har HaMenuchot

Habib Levy

1896–1984 (age 88)

Har HaMenuchot

Jacob Brandenburg

1899–1982 (age 83)

Har HaMenuchot

Julius Merzbach

1900–1980 (age 80)

Har HaMenuchot

Refaʼel Yonah Ṭiḳots'insḳi

1936–1989 (age 53)

Har HaMenuchot

Felix Gad Sulman

1907–1986 (age 79)

Har HaMenuchot

Israel Zmora

1899–1983 (age 84)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Aviva Uri

1922–1989 (age 67)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Eli Ilan

1928–1982 (age 54)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Elyakum Ostashinski

1909–1983 (age 74)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Joseph Kossonogi

1908–1981 (age 73)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Chaim Lior

1905–1989 (age 84)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Marek Geffen

1917–1989 (age 72)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Tsilah Binder

1919–1987 (age 68)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Avraham Kalfon

1900–1983 (age 83)

Haifa

David Feuerwerker

1912–1980 (age 68)

Jerusalem

Michał Maksymilian Borwicz

1911–1987 (age 76)

Israel

Sarah Rappeport

1890–1980 (age 90)

Israel

Moussa Kermanian

1922–1980 (age 58)

Israel

Louis Isaac Rabinowitz

1906–1984 (age 78)

Har HaMenuchot

Mordekhai Ilan

1915–1981 (age 66)

Har HaMenuchot

Moshe Hovav

1930–1987 (age 57)

Har HaMenuchot

Moshe Hovav is remembered for the steady kindness he shared throughout Jerusalem.

Rachel Negev

1923–1982 (age 59)

Har HaMenuchot

Joseph Ben-David

1920–1986 (age 66)

Har HaMenuchot

Joseph Ben-David inspired generations of students as a devoted university teacher.

Yigal Shiloh

1937–1987 (age 50)

Har HaMenuchot

Ino Sciaky

1912–1982 (age 70)

Har HaMenuchot

Ino Sciaky is remembered for bringing gentle, thoughtful care to dentistry.

Ottó Komlós

1913–1988 (age 75)

Har HaMenuchot

Shlomo Hofman

1909–1989 (age 80)

Yarkon Cemetery

Composer Shlomo Hofman left melodies that continue to resonate with listeners.

Isac Leo Seeligmann

1907–1982 (age 75)

Har HaMenuchot

Yaron Dan

1939–1984 (age 45)

Har HaMenuchot

Historian Yaron Dan brought clarity and care to the study of the past.

Israel Mehlmann

1900–1989 (age 89)

Har HaMenuchot

Shlomo Cohen-Abravanel

1921–1981 (age 60)

Har HaMenuchot

Illustrator Shlomo Cohen-Abravanel crafted images that brightened the stories he touched.

Mordechai Sharabi

1912–1983 (age 71)

Har HaMenuchot

David Niv

1915–1988 (age 73)

Har HaMenuchot

Historian David Niv shared nuanced historical insight with attentive readers.

Zerach Halevy

1892–1980 (age 88)

Har HaMenuchot

Zoltan Harmat

1900–1985 (age 85)

Har HaMenuchot

Architect Zoltan Harmat left enduring spaces that blended tradition with modernity.

ʻImanuʼel Gelber

1917–1987 (age 70)

Har HaMenuchot

ʻImanuʼel Gelber was a military officer who served with dedication and distinction.

Shraga Kadari

1907–1982 (age 75)

Har HaMenuchot

Writer Shraga Kadari shared stories that nurtured empathy across generations.

Pinchas Litvinovsky

1894–1985 (age 91)

Har HaMenuchot

Pinchas Litvinovsky was a painter whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural landscape.