Deaths in the 2020s

Alter Welner

1923–2020 (age 97)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Alter Welner was a journalist whose principled reporting connected communities with honesty and heart.

Moshe Sachar

1928–2022 (age 94)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Alex Ziloni

1916–2023 (age 107)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Zivia Cohen

1930–2024 (age 94)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

George Leventon

1923–2021 (age 98)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

George Leventon is remembered for his steadfast loyalty to family and the quiet generosity that touched those around him...

Yaacov Chaueka

1936–2020 (age 84)

Har HaMenuchot

Yaacov Choueka (Hebrew: יעקב שויקה; 1936 - 2020) was a professor in the Department of Computer Science at Bar-I...

Micha Michaely

1928–2023 (age 95)

Har HaMenuchot

Micha Michaely (Hebrew: מיכה מיכאלי; 3 October 1928 – 22 December 2023) was an Israeli economist, professor ...

Yeḥiʼel Buḥbuṭ

1930–2022 (age 92)

Har HaMenuchot

Beloved rabbi whose voice and counsel sustained generations of families.

Dvora Koubovi

1925–2023 (age 98)

Har HaMenuchot

Gur Ofer

1934–2022 (age 88)

Har HaMenuchot

Respected economist whose thoughtful analysis enriched public discourse.

Yaakov Peretz

1934–2024 (age 90)

Har HaMenuchot

Yaakov Peretz (Hebrew: יעקב פרץ, Arabic: يعقوب بيرتس, sometimes transliterated Ya'aqob or Ya'aqobh, 193...

Yosef Liberman

1928–2023 (age 95)

Har HaMenuchot

Hanna Engelberg-Kulka

1932–2025 (age 93)

Har HaMenuchot

Distinguished microbiologist whose curiosity expanded the frontiers of discovery.

Menuḥah Ṭoḳer

1942–2024 (age 82)

Har HaMenuchot

Beloved writer whose words resonated with compassion and insight.

Eliyahu Grintsaig

1942–2025 (age 83)

Har HaMenuchot

Yehiel Admoni

1926–2024 (age 98)

Har HaMenuchot

Esteemed manager whose steady leadership inspired those around him.

Yehuda Levi Tokatly

1922–2023 (age 101)

Har HaMenuchot

Isaac Eliasoff

1934–2025 (age 91)

Har HaMenuchot

Judge remembered for delivering justice with dignity and empathy.

Hagit Benbaji

1966–2025 (age 59)

Har HaMenuchot

A devoted university teacher, Hagit Benbaji inspired students with insight and compassion throughout her career.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin

2000–2024 (age 24)

Har HaMenuchot

Hersh Goldberg-Polin is remembered for his warm spirit and the loving connections he formed within his community.

Avner Amiel

1928–2020 (age 92)

Har HaMenuchot

Tikva Weinstock

1925–2022 (age 97)

Southern Tel-Aviv Cemetery (Darom)

Tikva Weinstock was a person born in Paris in 1925 who died in 2022 and was buried at Southern Tel-Aviv Cemetery in Isra...

Z. Spirer

1937–2022 (age 85)

Southern Tel-Aviv Cemetery (Darom)

Z. Spirer was a person born in Sanok in 1937 who passed away in 2022 and was buried at Southern Tel-Aviv Cemetery in Isr...

Shelly Hoshen

1931–2024 (age 93)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Manager Shelly Hoshen is remembered for leading with integrity and creating inclusive workplaces.

Jonathan Steinberg

1980–2023 (age 43)

Mount Herzl Military Cemetery

Jonathan Steinberg was born in Jerusalem in 1980 and died in 2023, buried at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Israel.

Yitzhar Hofman

1987–2024 (age 37)

Mount Herzl Military Cemetery

Yitzhar Hofman (Hebrew: יצהר הופמן; 1987 – 31 January 2024) was an Israeli Major and commander in the Israeli...

Yosef Goldstein

1932–2020 (age 88)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yosef Goldstein (Hebrew: יוסף גולדשטיין; 29 March 1932 – 1 November 2020) was an Israeli footballer who p...

Eli Israeli

1948–2020 (age 72)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Eli Israeli was a gracious television presenter who welcomed viewers into thoughtful conversation.

Yehiel Bentov

1930–2024 (age 94)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yehiel Bentov was a devoted local politician whose service and dedication benefited his community.

Amatsyah Porat

1932–2023 (age 91)

Har HaMenuchot

Amatsyah Porat was a writer whose compassionate voice illuminated the lives of others.

Avraham Wolfensohn

1934–2021 (age 87)

Tel Regev Cemetery

Avraham Wolfensohn was born in Beit Hanan in 1934 and passed away in 2021, buried at Tel Regev Cemetery in Israel.

Rama Luski

1954–2022 (age 68)

Tel Regev Cemetery

Rama Luski was a writer whose literary contributions enriched contemporary literature from 1954 to 2022.

Vera Gutkina

1953–2022 (age 69)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Vera Gutkina was a writer whose literary talents enriched contemporary literature from 1953 to 2022.

Alon Abutbul

1965–2025 (age 60)

Givat Brenner

Alon Moni Abutbul (Hebrew: אלון מוני אבוטבול; 28 May 1965 – 29 July 2025) was an Israeli actor.

Amnon Jakimovski

1925–2022 (age 97)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Professor Amnon Jakimovski shaped generations of students with warmth, intellectual rigor, and a love of learning.

Ruth Handzel

1936–2020 (age 84)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Ruth Handzel was a dedicated information scientist who bridged research and practice with a collaborative spirit.

Hadara Lazar

1935–2025 (age 90)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Hadara Lazar was a distinguished writer whose literary works contributed significantly to Israeli culture.

Dov Polack

1933–2022 (age 89)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Dov Polack was an industrialist who paired business leadership with a commitment to supporting community well-being.

Tama Shochat

1936–2022 (age 86)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Tama Shochat was a skilled manager whose leadership made a lasting impact.

Yaakov Kop

1937–2020 (age 83)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yaakov Kop was an economist whose research advanced the field of economic studies.

Sheldon Adelson

1933–2021 (age 88)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Sheldon Gary Adelson (August 4, 1933 – January 11, 2021) was an American businessman, investor, and political donor.

Yitzchok Tuvia Weiss

1926–2022 (age 96)

Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi Yitzchok Tuvia Weiss (Hebrew: יצחק טוביה וייס; 26 August 1926 – 30 July 2022) was the Chief Rabbi, ...

Meir Vunder

1934–2024 (age 90)

Har HaMenuchot

Meir Vunder was a dedicated librarian whose work preserved and organized knowledge for his community.

Paul R. Mendes-Flohr

1941–2024 (age 83)

Har HaMenuchot

Paul R.

Pesach Eliyahu Falk

1943–2020 (age 77)

Har HaMenuchot

Pesach Eliyahu Falk (1943 – 20 January 2020) was a British Haredi rabbi and posek.

Moshe Grylak

1936–2023 (age 87)

Har HaMenuchot

Moshe Grylak's writings captured the textures of Israeli life while guiding younger voices.

Mose Mandelbaum

1933–2020 (age 87)

Har HaMenuchot

Mose Mandelbaum was an economist whose scholarly work contributed to the field of economic studies.

Reuven Tsur

1932–2021 (age 89)

Har HaMenuchot

Reuven Tsur (Hebrew: ראובן צור; December 15, 1932 – September 6, 2021) was a professor emeritus of Hebrew lite...

Shlomo Carlebach

1925–2022 (age 97)

Har HaMenuchot

Shlomo Carlebach (August 17, 1925 – July 21, 2022) was a German-born American Haredi rabbi and scholar.

Yehuda Henkin

1945–2020 (age 75)

Har HaMenuchot

Rabbi Yehuda Herzl Henkin (Hebrew: יהודה הרצל הנקין; 1945 – 23 December 2020), author of the responsa Be...