Deaths in the 2000s

Joseph Bau

1920–2002 (age 82)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Shimon Garidi

1912–2003 (age 91)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Michael Huller

1931–2005 (age 74)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Writer Michael Huller shared stories that gave voice to hidden histories and inspired new readers.

Shlomo Cohen

1921–2009 (age 88)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Genia Berger

1907–2000 (age 93)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Genia Berger (Hebrew: גניה ברגר; 1907–2000) was an Israeli artist, born in the Russian Empire.

Ruth Izakson

1922–2008 (age 86)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Sara Livni

1922–2007 (age 85)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Musician Sara Livni brought grace to every stage and encouraged others to lift their voices.

Haim Dviri

1905–2006 (age 101)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Betty Dubiner

1912–2008 (age 96)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Moshe Lehrer

1933–2006 (age 73)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Moshe Schnitzer

1921–2007 (age 86)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Eliyahu Izaḳson

1921–2007 (age 86)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Yaacov Maltz

1923–2006 (age 83)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Judge Yaacov Maltz personified calm fairness in the courtroom and beyond.

Shalom Rosenfeld

1914–2008 (age 94)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Menachem Mendel Brayer

1922–2007 (age 85)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Brayer guided generations with compassion from the Mount of Olives.

Zvia Wildenstein

1906–2001 (age 95)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Avigdor Mishali

1931–2009 (age 78)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Judge Avigdor Mishali upheld the law with integrity and encouragement for those who came before him.

Yael Haelyon

1938–2002 (age 64)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Menachem Berger

1922–2002 (age 80)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Lawyer Menachem Berger championed justice with a deep care for every client.

David Yutan

1916–2000 (age 84)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Erlikh, Yiśraʼel

1922–2008 (age 86)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Yiśraʼel Erlikh is remembered for his quiet generosity and enduring loyalty to his community.

Mordechai Tsanin

1906–2009 (age 103)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Gila Uriel

1914–2007 (age 93)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Gila Uriel's compassionate prose chronicled Israeli life with insight and grace.

Hansi Brand

1912–2000 (age 88)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Shoshana Ribner

1938–2007 (age 69)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

David Fromer

1920–2000 (age 80)

Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery

Edgar E. Siskin

1907–2001 (age 94)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Edgar E. Siskin pursued anthropology with a steadfast belief in human connection.

Yaakov Ederman

1921–2006 (age 85)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Shabtai Kalmanovich

1947–2009 (age 62)

Segula Cemetery

Samir Naqqash

1938–2004 (age 66)

Segula Cemetery

Zvi Inbar

1935–2009 (age 74)

Segula Cemetery

Zvi Inbar approached the law with integrity and a deep concern for justice.

Maurice Wohl

1917–2007 (age 90)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Yehudah Gershoni

1908–2000 (age 92)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi Yehudah Gershoni shared timeless teachings with warmth and humility.

Mordechai Gifter

1915–2001 (age 86)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Ruth Reichelberg

1940–2006 (age 66)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Ruth Reichelberg illuminated literary study with thoughtful rigor and insight.

Yehoshua Yoggel

1916–2006 (age 90)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Yehuda Amichai

1924–2000 (age 76)

Sanhedria Cemetery

Charles Liebman

1934–2003 (age 69)

Segula Cemetery

Yaakov Moshe Salomón

1935–2000 (age 65)

Segula Cemetery

Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Salomón offered devoted pastoral care and steady leadership.

Haim Held

1950–2005 (age 55)

Segula Cemetery

Menahem Einy

1949–2002 (age 53)

Segula Cemetery

Menahem Einy brought memorable performances to the stage and screen with warmth.

Baruch Oren

1915–2004 (age 89)

Segula Cemetery

Barukh Shimʻon Salomon

1939–2009 (age 70)

Segula Cemetery

Rabbi Barukh Shimʻon Salomon guided his community with compassion and clarity.

Arie Braun

1934–2008 (age 74)

Segula Cemetery

Baruch Jamili

1923–2004 (age 81)

Segula Cemetery

Baruch Jamili served with courage and quiet dedication as a soldier.

Zerach Warhaftig

1906–2002 (age 96)

Sanhedria Cemetery

Esther Raziel-Naor

1911–2002 (age 91)

Sanhedria Cemetery

Refaʼel Binyamin Leṿin

1924–2002 (age 78)

Sanhedria Cemetery

Yehoshua Hutner

1910–2009 (age 99)

Sanhedria Cemetery

David Wajsbrod

1912–2007 (age 95)

Sanhedria Cemetery