Funerals and Memorial Services
In Memoriam
Zichronam Livracha – May Their Memories be for a Blessing
The greeting to mourners is as follows: HaMakom y’nakhem et-khem. May God comfort you and all those who mourn in Zion and Jerusalem.
Are you looking for information about comforting those who are in mourning? Here is an article by Legacy Connect we hope you will find helpful. Also, what to expect at a shiva (house of mourning).
October 2019
Dr. Raymond Weisberg
We offer condolences to his daughter, Rabbi Dvorah Weisberg; son-in-law, Neal Scheindlin; son, Adam Weisberg; and daughter-in-law, Rachel Brodie.
September 2019
Claire Finkel
We offer condolences to her granddaughter, Robbi Shveyd and great-grandchildren, Raya and Rebecca Shveyd.
Olga Issenberg Gross
We offer condolences to her daughter, Judy Langlois.
Marlene Swartz Levinson
We offer condolences to her daughter, Julie Jeremy and grandchildren, Ben and India Jeremy.
Barbara Kahn Gardner
We offer condolences to her son, Robert Gardner.
August 2019
We mourn the following August losses, listed alphabetically:
Gordon Katznelson
We offer condolences to his sons, Stephen Katznelson and David Katznelson; daughters-in-law, Trudy Edelson and Barbara Bersche; and nephew David Arrick.
Barbara Kowitt
We offer condolences to her daughter, Jennifer Derrick; son-in-law, Mike Derrick; and grandchildren, Reilly and Nola Derrick.
Rusty Selix
We offer condolences to his wife, Nancy Selix.
July 2019
We mourn the following July losses, listed alphabetically:
Mark Erman
We offer condolences to his wife, Monique Soltani; and daughters, Ayla and Josephine Erman.
Phyllis Friedman
We offer condolences to her son, David Friedman.
Eva Levi
We offer condolences to her daughter, Connie Levi; and grandchildren, Zachary and Danielle Robin.
Steven Tessler
We offer condolences to his niece, Ivy Fine.
Michael Wittenberg
We offer condolences to his daughter, Erin Hartman.
June 2019
We mourn the following June losses, listed alphabetically:
Jane Bryk
We offer condolences to her son, Andrew Mosson; daughter-in-law, Laura Mosson; and grandsons, Theodore and Spencer Mosson.
Hope Eisenberg
We offer condolences to her family and friends.
Robert Ersepke
We offer condolences to his sister, Evelyn Krimen.
Harold Lieberman
We offer condolences to his stepdaughter, Karen Solomon, stepson-in-law, Matthew Schaefer, and step-grandchildren, Emmett and Desmond Solomon Schaefer.
Ralph Lowenstein
We offer condolences to his wife, Kazue Lowenstein, daughter, Barbara Lowenstein-Weglein, and grandson, Kennedy Weglein.
Ruth Mansbach
We offer condolences to her son, Larry Mansbach; daughter-in-law, Bette Caan; and grandchildren, Arthur and Liza Mansbach.
Marge Wolfe
We offer condolences to her stepson, William Wolfe, and grandchildren, Sara and Amelia Wolfe.
Home of Peace Cemetery
Home of Peace Cemetery in Colma is owned and operated by Emanu-El. We encourage members to pre-plan their arrangements by contacting the cemetery staff. Email: jewishcemeteries-sf.org. Phone: 650.755.4700.
Congregation Emanu-El believes it is important to have a community to reach out to should a member family suffer a loss. At Emanu-El our rabbis and cantor are here to help in that time of need. Not only do our clergy perform funerals and memorial services, but they also provide spiritual counseling if requested. 
To reach our clergy regarding a recent loss please contact Ariana Estoque or call (415) 750-7552.
To schedule an on-site memorial service please contact Svetlana Leykin or call (415) 751-2541 x123.
Our clergy (if available) can perform on-site non-member funerals/memorial services but there will be an officiating fee and a facility usage fee. For more information please contact Svetlana Leykin at the email or phone number listed above.
For information on sitting Shiva please click here: Shiva Minyan Information
Giving Tzedakah to remember a loved one is a mitzvah.
Please consider making an additional donation to the Emanu-El Life Cycle fund in gratitude for the services our clergy provided during these profound moments. The Life Cycle fund makes it possible for all members, no matter their economic circumstance, to have the services of the clergy during these transitional times in their lives. Donate online or contact the Development Office at (415) 750-7554.
Preparing for a Jewish Funeral: A Checklist
UPCOMING EVENTS
Side by Side October 2019 Session
9:30 am - 11:30 am | Emanu-El’s Side by Side program introduces our youngest children…
Torah Study with Rabbi Kushner (R55)
9:15 am - 10:15 am |
Shabbat Morning Service (BM of Leah Lashinsky) MMS
10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
