Deaths in the 2000s

Avraham Ḥayim Elḥanani

1909–2009 (age 100)

Har HaMenuchot

Avraham Ḥayim Elḥanani was a writer whose prose preserved heritage and inspired thoughtful reflection.

Mayer Makin

1919–2005 (age 86)

Har HaMenuchot

Esther Caspi

1916–2008 (age 92)

Har HaMenuchot

Esther Caspi was a writer celebrated for capturing the everyday dreams and challenges of her time.

Moshe Barasch

1920–2004 (age 84)

Har HaMenuchot

Arieh L. Bauminger

1913–2002 (age 89)

Har HaMenuchot

Arieh L. Bauminger wrote with humanity to illuminate the stories of his people.

Avraham Cohen

1919–2006 (age 87)

Har HaMenuchot

Zvi Harry Hurwitz

1924–2008 (age 84)

Har HaMenuchot

Mira Liebs

1913–2003 (age 90)

Har HaMenuchot

Yosef Qafih

1917–2000 (age 83)

Har HaMenuchot

Ephraim Oshry

1914–2003 (age 89)

Har HaMenuchot

Prosper Elkouby

1931–2004 (age 73)

Har HaMenuchot

Prosper Elkouby dedicated his life to teaching and nurturing students across decades.

Ruth Blau

1920–2000 (age 80)

Har HaMenuchot

Joseph M. Baumgarten

1928–2008 (age 80)

Har HaMenuchot

Reuven Ben-Yosef

1937–2001 (age 64)

Har HaMenuchot

Michael Maschler

1927–2008 (age 81)

Har HaMenuchot

Barno Itzhakova

1927–2001 (age 74)

Har HaMenuchot

Shlomo Wolbe

1914–2005 (age 91)

Har HaMenuchot

Shmuel Shtrikman

1930–2003 (age 73)

Har HaMenuchot

Abba Berman

1919–2005 (age 86)

Har HaMenuchot

Avrohom Yissochor Englard

d. 2005

Har HaMenuchot

Yisrael Ta-Shma

1936–2004 (age 68)

Har HaMenuchot

Baruch Ben Haim

1921–2005 (age 84)

Har HaMenuchot

Bezalel Rakow

1927–2003 (age 76)

Har HaMenuchot

Bezalel Narkiss

1926–2008 (age 82)

Har HaMenuchot

Chanoch Dov Padwa

1908–2000 (age 92)

Har HaMenuchot

Israel Shenker

1925–2007 (age 82)

Shoval

Robert Haim

1925–2009 (age 84)

Ashdod

Robert Haim was a devoted politician whose leadership helped shape contemporary Ashdod.

Emanuel Shahar

1915–2009 (age 94)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Elazar Barak

1934–2008 (age 74)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Elazar Barak was a respected military officer who exemplified commitment to the defense of the nation.

Хаим Гиллель Фрид

1913–2008 (age 95)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Ivan Nikanorovich Chempalov (1913-2008) was a Russian from Varlamovo who was interred at Shirokorechenskoe Cemetery.

Rayah Redlich

1946–2002 (age 56)

Har HaMenuchot

Rayah Redlich shaped material and feeling in sculptures that continue to inspire reflection.

Mosheh Dov Ṿolner

1912–2007 (age 95)

Har HaMenuchot

Yaʻaḳov Goṭshalḳ

1941–2004 (age 63)

Har HaMenuchot

Yaʻaḳov Goṭshalḳ devoted his career to bridging cultures through thoughtful translation.

Bracha Eden

1928–2006 (age 78)

Har HaMenuchot

Aharon Rozenfeld

1926–2001 (age 75)

Har HaMenuchot

Aharon Rozenfeld was a calm, steady presence whose kindness touched his community.

Izi Amir

1925–2005 (age 80)

Har HaMenuchot

Joseph Kermish

1907–2005 (age 98)

Har HaMenuchot

Joseph Kermish was a dedicated historian whose work shed light on overlooked narratives.

Raphael Eitan

1929–2004 (age 75)

Tel Adashim

Sylvia Rafael

1937–2005 (age 68)

Ramat HaKovesh

Meir Amit

1921–2009 (age 88)

Ramat HaSharon

Lutfi Mashur

1947–2006 (age 59)

Rameh

Lutfi Mashur was a businessperson whose leadership paired acumen with generosity.

Renana Leshem

1925–2008 (age 83)

Shefayim

Jeshajahu Weinberg

1918–2000 (age 82)

Afek

Jeshajahu Weinberg was a principled chief executive whose leadership inspired confidence.

Rafael Artzy

1912–2006 (age 94)

Ami'ad

Tamar Yardeni-Yaffe

1918–2005 (age 87)

Maoz Haim

Tamar Yardeni-Yaffe was a music educator who nurtured talent with patience and care.

Abba Elhanani

1918–2008 (age 90)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Chaim Menachem Basok

1923–2006 (age 83)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Chaim Menachem Basok was a lawyer known for principled advocacy and calm guidance.

Mordechai Almog

1917–2005 (age 88)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Ben-Zion Werbin

1913–2009 (age 96)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Ben-Zion Werbin was a pediatrician whose calm care comforted children and families.

E. Orren

1924–2007 (age 83)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery