Deaths in the 1980s

Schwester Selma

1884–1984 (age 100)

Har HaMenuchot

Schwester Selma devoted her life to caring for the sick with unwavering compassion.

Franzisca Baruch

1901–1989 (age 88)

Har HaMenuchot

Shmuel Ehrenfeld

1891–1980 (age 89)

Har HaMenuchot

Shmuel Ehrenfeld guided his community with steady spiritual leadership and enduring kindness.

Haim Kadmon

1897–1985 (age 88)

Har HaMenuchot

Arie Abileah

1885–1985 (age 100)

Har HaMenuchot

Arie Abileah shared beauty through music as a pianist whose performances comforted and inspired.

Rudolf Gottschalk

1901–1987 (age 86)

Har HaMenuchot

Moshe Yuval

1913–1982 (age 69)

Har HaMenuchot

Moshe Yuval served his country with calm resolve as a diplomat during pivotal years of statehood.

Avraham Pereira

1934–1984 (age 50)

Har HaMenuchot

Avraham Pereira was an accomplished Israeli singer whose artistry contributed significantly to the nation's cultural her...

Abraham Kidron

1919–1982 (age 63)

Har HaMenuchot

Abraham Kidron embodied calm diplomacy in service to the ideals of peace.

Shoshana Biran

1933–1989 (age 56)

Har HaMenuchot

Shoshana Biran was a dedicated cancer researcher whose scientific contributions advanced medical knowledge and treatment...

Daṿid Siṭon

1909–1989 (age 80)

Har HaMenuchot

Daṿid Siṭon pursued journalism with integrity, helping his community understand its unfolding story.

Shimon Sachs

1922–1989 (age 67)

Har HaMenuchot

Shimon Sachs was a dedicated educator whose teaching profoundly influenced generations of students.

Joseph Nedava

1915–1988 (age 73)

Har HaMenuchot

Joseph Nedava was a historian whose scholarship helped illuminate the formative struggles and triumphs of the Jewish peo...

Nissan Cohen-Melamed

1906–1983 (age 77)

Har HaMenuchot

Nissan Cohen-Melamed was a talented composer whose musical works enriched Israeli cultural life.

Mazal Mosseri

d. 1981

Har HaMenuchot

Journalist Mazal Mosseri was known for compassionate reporting that illuminated the lives of ordinary people.

Gedaliah Elkoshi

1910–1988 (age 78)

Har HaMenuchot

Gedaliah Elkoshi was a respected educator whose dedication to teaching inspired generations of students.

Alex Bein

1903–1988 (age 85)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Alex Bein was a historian who illuminated the path of the Zionist movement through meticulous research.

Uri Zvi Grinberg

1896–1981 (age 85)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Uri Zvi Grinberg was a distinguished writer and poet whose literary works profoundly influenced Hebrew culture.

Arthur Rubinstein

1887–1982 (age 95)

Arthur Rubinstein lookout

Arthur Rubinstein was a celebrated pianist whose artistry resonated worldwide.

Aryeh Kaplan

1934–1983 (age 49)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Aryeh Kaplan was a distinguished writer whose intellectual works contributed significantly to literary discourse.

Aryeh Feigenbaum

1885–1981 (age 96)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Aryeh Feigenbaum was an author whose writings thoughtfully reflected the fabric of Jewish life.

Menachem Savidor

1917–1988 (age 71)

Nation's Great Leaders Graves

Menachem Savidor was a dedicated politician whose service contributed to Israel's democratic development.

André Neher

1914–1988 (age 74)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

André Neher was a writer and thinker whose work explored Jewish spirituality with compassion.

Samuel Mikunis

1903–1982 (age 79)

Southern Tel-Aviv Cemetery (Darom)

Samuel Mikunis was a talented actor whose performances enriched Israeli theater and cultural life.

Yigal Allon

1918–1980 (age 62)

Ginosar

Yigal Allon was a military leader and statesman committed to Israel’s defense and unity.

Nathan Yellin-Mor

1913–1980 (age 67)

Southern Tel-Aviv Cemetery (Darom)

Nathan Yellin-Mor was a dedicated politician whose service advanced Israel's democratic institutions.

Israel Galili

1911–1986 (age 75)

Na'an

Israel Galili was a military leader whose strategic dedication supported Israel’s early defense.

Diyab Obeid

1911–1984 (age 73)

Taibe

Eliezer Smoli

1901–1985 (age 84)

Kiryat Tiv'on

Eliezer Smoli was a writer who celebrated the pioneering spirit and humanity of the Yishuv.

Shelomoh Ḥoḥlovḳin

1907–1983 (age 76)

Na'an

Zvi Lieberman

1891–1985 (age 94)

Nahalal

Zvi Lieberman was a writer who introduced young readers to Hebrew heritage with warmth and clarity.

Sarah Zimmerman-Gris

1913–1989 (age 76)

Yavne'el

Nachum Gutman

1898–1980 (age 82)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Nachum Gutman captured the spirit of early Jewish settlement with lyrical warmth.

Arieh Lubin

1897–1980 (age 83)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Yitzhak Perlstein

1914–1981 (age 67)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Yitzhak Perlstein shaped welcoming modernist architecture that served communities across the country.

Sheraga Netser

1898–1985 (age 87)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Max Marcus

1892–1983 (age 91)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Max Marcus was a physician whose steady guidance strengthened Israel's developing health services.

Aryeh Elhanani

1898–1985 (age 87)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Amotz Cohen

1896–1988 (age 92)

Sde Nahum

Amotz Cohen's writing honored rural life and helped readers feel the heartbeat of the land.

Yiśakhar Tamar

1896–1982 (age 86)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Jacob Saltiel

1922–1988 (age 66)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Jacob Saltiel ensured fairness and professionalism as an official in Israeli basketball.

ʻImanuʼel Simon

1898–1988 (age 90)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Bitush Comforty

1921–1988 (age 67)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Bitush Comforty designed buildings that balanced practicality with a human touch.

Annie Lendes

1908–1988 (age 80)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Reʼuven Yanai

1922–1986 (age 64)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Reʼuven Yanai pursued honest journalism that kept the public informed with integrity.

Naama Nardi

1931–1989 (age 58)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Eugen Propper

1986–1986 (age 0)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Eugen Propper was a businessperson remembered for generosity and steady leadership.

Haya Pikholtz

1902–1984 (age 82)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Haya Pikholtz (1902–1984) was a longtime resident of Kiryat Shaul.

Baruch Praszkier

1906–1989 (age 83)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Baruch Praszkier is remembered for steadfast devotion to family and community.

Fritz Naschitz

1900–1989 (age 89)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Fritz Naschitz (1900–1989) was a writer whose literary works contributed to Hebrew culture.