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Esther Konigsberg, z”l

Rabbi Marc Soloway — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:55 +0000

Irene Rosenschein’s younger sister, Esther Konigsberg (Esther bat Yisroel v’Bluma Hendel) from the Bronx, New York, passed away February 1, 2012. Esther suffered a massive stroke a couple of weeks ago, from which she never recovered. She was 87 years old. The funeral was this afternoon in Queens. Esther is survived by her three loving sisters,Valerie, Haichu and Irene, her son, three daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A family who are deeply connected and very strong in their Yiddishkeit.

Irene and her sisters were always known as the vier shwester, the four sisters, who all survived the Holocaust and remained together throughout the nightmare in the ghetto, three concentration camps, including Auschwitz, and a Displaced Persons’ camp; they were never separated during these unspeakable horrors. Until last night, all four sisters were still alive, and our hearts go out to Irene and the rest of the family on this very sad loss.

Irene will be sitting shiva from Sunday until Wednesday morning and the family have requested shiva calls only from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

There will be three shiva minyanim for ma’ariv on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm at Irene’s home.

Irene keeps a strictly Kosher home and has indicated to me that she is fine and does not want meals provided at this time, but people are encouraged to bring simple food like fruit and Kosher cake for the shiva home. Irene has specifically asked for nothing beyond this, but thanks everybody in advance for their love and support.

Shalom al nishmat Esther bat Yisroel v’Bluma Hendel – Peace on Esther’s soul. Hamakom y’nachem – May God grant comfort and strength to Irene along with all the other mourners of Israel.

Blessings,

Rabbi Marc

Jacob Haimes Bar Mitzvah

Staff — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:00:36 +0000

On Saturday, January 28th, 2012 (4th Shevat 5772), Jacob Haimes, son of Emily Bucy and Jonathan Haimes, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Jacob will be reading from Parashat Bo.

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Matthew Davis Bar Mitzvah

Staff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:00:22 +0000

On Saturday, January 7th, 2012 (12th Tevet 5772), Matthew Davis, son of Vici and Kevin Davis, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Matthew will be reading from Parashat Vayechi.

Nancy Harding, z”l

Cynthia Weinger — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:30:46 +0000

Nancy Harding passed away this afternoon at Frasier Meadows. Originally from California, Nancy moved here after a career with the University of California and joined Congregation Bonai Shalom in 1998. Her friends shared that Nancy just loved Israel, that her love for Israel was extremely important to her and was probably one of the motivating factors to her late-in-life conversion to Judaism. Nancy was in a ladies brunch group made up of members from several different synagogues, and they visited her today just hours before she passed away. Nancy was very loved and will be missed.

The funeral will take place Sunday, January 1 at 10:00am graveside at Green Mountain Cemetery, 290 20^th St. Boulder, CO.

Hamakom y’nachem – May God grant strength and comfort to Nancy’s daughters, Suzie and Carolyn, and her four grandchildren. Alah hashalom – peace on Nancy’s soul as she makes this transition.

B’shalom,

Cynthia

Lila Kay Stovall, z”l

Rabbi Marc Soloway — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:00:04 +0000

Lila Kay Stovall, mother of Curt Stovall, known as Kay, passed away on Saturday night after a serious stroke at 76 years of age. The funeral will be in Broomfield on Thursday. Curt, Debbie and the family are very grateful for the outpouring of support at this time. May Kay’s soul be at peace and her memory a blessing. We wish Curt and the whole family great strength and comfort in their mourning.

Blessings,

Rabbi Marc

Jade Groobman and Natalie Wilson B’nai Mitzvah

Staff — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:00:48 +0000

On Saturday, December 10th, 2011 (14th Kislev 5772), Jade Groobman, daughter of David Groobman, and Natalie Wilson, daughter of Debbie and Colin Wilson, will be called to the Torah as a B’nai Mitzvah at Congregation Har HaShem. Jade and Natalie will be reading from Parashat Vayishlach.

Hannah Hartung Bat Mitzvah

Staff — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:00:26 +0000

On Saturday, November 19th, 2011 (22nd of Cheshvan 5772), Hannah Hartung will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Nevei Kodesh. Hannah will be reading from Parashat Chayei Sara.

Hilda Baum z”l

Staff — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:30:48 +0000

Hilda Baum, Hinda bas Reuven, of blessed memory, wife of Sam Baum, passed away last week.

The memorial service will be held Monday, November 14, at 1:00 pm at the HOWE MORTUARY, at 439 Coffman Street, LONGMONT.

Afterwards the burial service will be at Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery in Boulder.

May G-d console the esteemed family, together with all those that mourn Zion and Jerusalem.

Condolences can be sent to masadlih@gmail.com.