Deaths in the 2020s

Baruch Levy

1933–2023 (age 90)

Morasha Cemetery

Yeshayah Lazarson

1927–2022 (age 95)

Morasha Cemetery

Yeshayah Lazarson was a poet whose words uplifted and comforted countless readers.

Shaul Givoli

1926–2022 (age 96)

Morasha Cemetery

Gideon Samet

1940–2024 (age 84)

Morasha Cemetery

Gideon Samet was an acclaimed Israeli writer whose thoughtful commentary and literary contributions shaped cultural disc...

Eliyahu Hakohen

1935–2023 (age 88)

Morasha Cemetery

Eliyahu Hakohen was a respected Israeli television presenter whose career spanned decades of broadcasting.

Herzl Shafir

1929–2021 (age 92)

Morasha Cemetery

Herzl Shekhterman Shafir (Hebrew: הרצל שפיר; July 10, 1929 - September 26, 2021) was an Israel Defense Forces Ma...

Daliyah Yaʼiri

1936–2024 (age 88)

Morasha Cemetery

Daliyah Yaʼiri Dolev (Hebrew: דליה יאירי דולב; November 23, 1936 – June 7, 2024) was an Israeli journali...

Rina Shapira

1932–2025 (age 93)

Morasha Cemetery

Rina Shapira was a dedicated educator whose passion for teaching enriched the lives of her students.

Efraim Hiram

1934–2023 (age 89)

Morasha Cemetery

Efraim Hiram was a noble military officer whose integrity and care inspired those around him.

Daniel Shapira

1925–2022 (age 97)

Morasha Cemetery

Daniel Shapira was a steadfast military professional who guided others with fairness and compassion.

Yekutiel Gershoni

1943–2021 (age 78)

Morasha Cemetery

Yekutiel Gershoni (Hebrew: יקותיאל גרשוני; 28 February 1943 – 14 July 2021) was an Israeli historian and ...

Adam Mazor

1936–2022 (age 86)

Morasha Cemetery

Adam Mazor was an inspired architect whose work balanced artistry with thoughtful utility.

Emanuel Marx

1927–2022 (age 95)

Morasha Cemetery

Emanuel Marx (Hebrew: עמנואל מרקס; 8 May 1927 – 13 February 2022) was a German-born Israeli social anthropol...

Eli Zohar

1940–2020 (age 80)

Savyon Cemetery

Eli Zohar was a lawyer committed to justice and legal excellence.

Yaakov Lugasi

1932–2022 (age 90)

Morasha Cemetery

Yaakov Lugasi exemplified dedication and mentorship throughout his military career and beyond.

Avraham Levi

1944–2022 (age 78)

Morasha Cemetery

Avraham Levi (Hebrew: אברהם לוי; 4 April 1944 – 19 April 2022) was an Israeli paralympic athlete who competed ...

Shaul Afek

1928–2020 (age 92)

Morasha Cemetery

Shaul Afek was a military officer of distinction and dedicated service.

Israel Zang

1946–2023 (age 77)

Morasha Cemetery

Israel Zang was an economist whose work advanced economic understanding and policy.

Isaac Blickstein

1953–2020 (age 67)

Morasha Cemetery

Isaac Blickstein's inquisitive mind and steady encouragement helped cultivate a generation of thoughtful researchers.

Itzhak Kaul

1945–2022 (age 77)

Morasha Cemetery

Solomon Reizner

1933–2021 (age 88)

Morasha Cemetery

Solomon Reizner's steady hand and compassionate care brought comfort to generations of patients.

Isi Yanouka

1965–2023 (age 58)

Morasha Cemetery

Yitzhak "Isi" Yanouka (Hebrew: יצחק (איזי) ינוקא; died 8 April 2023) was the Israeli Ambassador to Cameroon...

Levi Itzhak

1937–2023 (age 86)

Morasha Cemetery

Jacob Ziv

1931–2023 (age 92)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Jacob Ziv (Hebrew: יעקב זיו; 27 November 1931 – 25 March 2023) was an Israeli electrical engineer and informati...

Dror Kashtan

1944–2024 (age 80)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Dror Kashtan (Hebrew: דרור קשטן; 1 October 1944 – 15 January 2024) was an Israeli football player and manager.

Ilan Gilon

1956–2022 (age 66)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Ilan Gilon (Hebrew: אִילָן גִּילְאוֹן; 12 May 1956 – 1 May 2022) was an Israeli politician.

Uri Savir

1953–2022 (age 69)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Uri Savir (Hebrew: אורי סביר; 7 January 1953 – 14 May 2022) was an Israeli diplomat and politician.

Joseph Paritzky

1955–2021 (age 66)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Yosef Yitzhak Paritzky (Hebrew: יוסף יצחק פריצקי; 14 September 1955 – 5 October 2021) was an Israeli att...

Daniel Doron

1929–2022 (age 93)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Daniel Doron (Hebrew: דניאל דורון) was an Israeli political activist and translator.

Ada Pagis

1932–2024 (age 92)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Uzi Peled

1937–2024 (age 87)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Esther Elam

1939–2023 (age 84)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Esther Eillam (Hebrew: אסתר עילם‎; July 12, 1939 – July 29, 2023) was a central figure in Israeli feminism f...

Malachi Beit-Arié

1937–2023 (age 86)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Dvora Kedar

1924–2023 (age 99)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Devora Halter Keidar (Hebrew: דבורה הלטר קידר; 8 June 1924 – 17 May 2023) was an Israeli actress.

Jonathan Zak

1932–2024 (age 92)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Jonathan Zak's skillful piano performances and mentorship nurtured a love for music in many hearts.

Yoram Boker

1940–2023 (age 83)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Yoram Boker's passionate stage presence and mentorship inspired fellow actors.

Tzvi Shissel

1946–2021 (age 75)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Tzvi Shissel (Hebrew: צבי שיסל‎; 15 July 1946 – 28 July 2021) was an Israeli actor, film and television produ...

Ehud Gross

1946–2021 (age 75)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Yonathan Carmon

1931–2020 (age 89)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Yonathan Carmon's choreography celebrated cultural roots and encouraged dancers with a steady hand.

Sergiu Natra

1924–2021 (age 97)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Sergiu Natra (Hebrew: סרג'יו נטרה; 12 April 1924 – 23 February 2021) was an Israeli composer of classical mus...

Avi Koren

1945–2021 (age 76)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Avi Koren's verses offered comfort and insight, reflecting a deeply attentive heart.

Dan Toren

1960–2024 (age 64)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Dan Toren was an Israeli actor celebrated for his contributions to theater and cinema.

Yehoshua Kolodny

1936–2024 (age 88)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Yehoshua Kolodny will be remembered as a dedicated geologist whose steady guidance shaped the paths of many.

John Glucker

1933–2024 (age 91)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

John Glucker was a renowned classical philologist whose scholarly contributions enriched the study of ancient texts.

Nili Tal

1944–2024 (age 80)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Nili Tal (Hebrew: נילי טל, née Herman; 15 January 1944 – 7 March 2024) was an Israeli journalist and documentar...

Zvi Shapira

1941–2025 (age 84)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Zvi Shapira will be remembered as a steadfast producer who championed thoughtful cinema with humility and grace.

Ehud Efrat

1924–2023 (age 99)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Ehud Efrat’s lifelong dedication to service leaves an enduring example of quiet strength and faithful duty.

Aharon Levran

1932–2023 (age 91)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Aharon Levran will be honored for his principled leadership and the care he showed to those he guided.

Zeev Ofer

1927–2022 (age 95)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery

Zeev Ofer is remembered for his steady leadership and the deep respect he earned from all who served with him.

Adit Pank

1952–2021 (age 69)

Menucha Nechona Cemetery