Deaths in the 2010s

Meir Soloveitchik

1929–2016 (age 87)

Har HaMenuchot

Meir Soloveitchik is remembered for his generous heart and thoughtful presence.

Puah Shalev-Toren

1930–2017 (age 87)

Har HaMenuchot

Levi Yitzchak Halperin

1933–2018 (age 85)

Har HaMenuchot

Levi Yitzchak Halperin is remembered for the warmth and steady support he offered to family and friends throughout his l...

Ezekiel Israel

1927–2015 (age 88)

Har HaMenuchot

Miriam Zangen

1929–2015 (age 86)

Har HaMenuchot

Eliyahu Zohar

1927–2015 (age 88)

Har HaMenuchot

Eliyahu Zohar was a cherished geologist whose careful work enriched the scientific understanding of the region.

Yuval Elizur

1927–2019 (age 92)

Har HaMenuchot

Yuval Elizur (Hebrew: יובל אליצור; October 21, 1927 – September 10, 2019) was an Israeli journalist, diplom...

Moshe Sicron

1928–2016 (age 88)

Har HaMenuchot

Moshe Sicron is remembered as a thoughtful demographer whose work helped to clarify the human stories within population ...

Yossi Sarid

1940–2015 (age 75)

Givat HaShlosha

Esther Herlitz

1921–2016 (age 95)

Kiryat Shaul

Mishael Cheshin

1936–2015 (age 79)

Givat HaShlosha

Anali Harpaz

1973–2011 (age 38)

Givat HaShlosha

Arnon Magen

1924–2012 (age 88)

Givat HaShlosha

Shemuel Tamari

1937–2015 (age 78)

Yarkon Cemetery

Shemuel Tamari was a devoted writer whose thoughtful storytelling touched the hearts and minds of readers.

Esti Weinstein

1966–2016 (age 50)

Yarkon Cemetery

Uriyah Be'er

1937–2019 (age 82)

Yarkon Cemetery

Uriyah Be'er was a writer whose sincere prose encouraged readers to explore the depth of shared human experience.

Avigdor Preciado

1928–2018 (age 90)

Yarkon Cemetery

Awiel, Ilana

1925–2019 (age 94)

Yarkon Cemetery

Ilana Awiel was a poet whose tender yet strong voice offered comfort and inspiration through her words.

Ḥayim Ḳashtan

1922–2012 (age 90)

Yarkon Cemetery

Uri Yaffe

1930–2012 (age 82)

Yarkon Cemetery

Uri Yaffe was a dedicated aircraft pilot whose calm command inspired both crew and passengers.

Motti Zisser

1955–2016 (age 61)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Motti Zisser was a visionary businessperson who steered enterprises with integrity and a generous spirit.

Mira Sharon

1930–2017 (age 87)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Uzi Sharon

1926–2010 (age 84)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Uzi Sharon was an innovative inventor whose creations advanced everyday life.

Ruth Zarfati

1928–2010 (age 82)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Rachel Cegla

1912–2011 (age 99)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Samuel Segev

1926–2012 (age 86)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Shimon Lev-Ari

1942–2012 (age 70)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Śerayah Dablitsḳi

1926–2018 (age 92)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Śerayah Dablitsḳi was a beloved rabbi whose counsel comforted generations.

Andrei Calarasu

1922–2014 (age 92)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Luka Wax

1912–2013 (age 101)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Luka Wax was a painter whose canvases captured the light and landscapes of his era.

Rachel Markovski Landau

1910–2011 (age 101)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yigal Bashan

1950–2018 (age 68)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yigal Bashan (Hebrew: יגאל בשן‎; 11 September 1950 – 9 December 2018) was an Israeli singer-songwriter, and a...

Yehuda Finkelkraut

1916–2011 (age 95)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Dan Ofry

1929–2014 (age 85)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Benjamin Shemer

1925–2013 (age 88)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Benjamin Shemer was a steady manager who guided teams with empathy and discernment.

Baruch Habas

1932–2016 (age 84)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yitshak Avinoam

1921–2015 (age 94)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Leah Michlson

1921–2018 (age 97)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yigal Brightman

1945–2013 (age 68)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Marcus Katz

1927–2016 (age 89)

Har HaMenuchot

Marcus Katz was a businessperson known for building enterprises rooted in fairness and service.

Yom Tob Yedid

1926–2016 (age 90)

Har HaMenuchot

Eliyahu ʻAtsor

1936–2016 (age 80)

Har HaMenuchot

Eliyahu ʻAtsor earned respect for his steady spirit and the kindness he offered to others.

Dafna Meir

1977–2016 (age 39)

Har HaMenuchot

Aharon Kamara

1929–2015 (age 86)

Har HaMenuchot

Aharon Kamara's steady warmth and practical care supported many through life's events.

Shlomo Pappenheim

1926–2017 (age 91)

Har HaMenuchot

Shlomo Pappenheim's warm mentorship and careful attention left a gentle mark on all who knew him.

Bezalel Peleg

1936–2019 (age 83)

Har HaMenuchot

Bezalel Peleg enlightened many with his thoughtful economic insight and tireless support.

Azai Appelbaum

1940–2017 (age 77)

Har HaMenuchot

Yeḥezḳel Ḳedmi

1951–2016 (age 65)

Har HaMenuchot

Yeḥezḳel Ḳedmi's poetry captured everyday wonder and offered solace to countless readers.

David Nidam

1937–2016 (age 79)

Har HaMenuchot

Yeḥezḳel Kohen

1938–2012 (age 74)

Har HaMenuchot