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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).

January 2020

We mourn the following December losses, listed alphabetically:
Anna Lakovetsky
We offer condolences to her daughter, Alla Alperin.

December 2019

We mourn the following December losses, listed alphabetically:
Charles Batyr
We offer condolences to his daughter Laurie Bowen and grandchildren, Samuel and Abigail.

Jennifer Boyd
We offer condolences to her mother, Ruth Stein. 

Alfred Heller
We offer condolences to his wife Ruth; daughters Miranda Heller and Anne Anderson; and grandchildren Haley, Nathan, Kendall and Brooke.

Charles Michael
We offer condolences to his wife, Teresa Michael.

Michael Moosman
We offer condolences to his sister, Annee Roher.

Marshall Small
We offer condolences to his son, Dan Small.

Marvin B. Starr
We offer condolences to his son, Eric Starr; and grandson, Daniel Starr

November 2019

We mourn the following November losses, listed alphabetically:
Barbara Alpert
We offer condolences to her daughter, Nancy Alpert and granddaughter, Josie Alpert-Sandler.

Joan Alterman
We offer condolences to her daughter, Amy Alterman.

Dorothee Eisler
We offer condolences to her daughter, Laurie Eisler; son-in-law, Tim Campbell; and grandson, Reed Campbell.

Colette Gitel Goldsztejn
We offer condolences to her son Laurent Goldsztejn (Deborah Stein) and grandchildren, Ariel and Aidan Goldsztejn.

Rabbi Marvin Gross
We offer condolences to his former wife, Lynn Winter Gross.

Nancy Livingston
We offer condolences to her husband, Fred Levin.

Jack Overton
We offer condolences to his niece, Sarah Overton.

Morton Owens
We offer condolences to his step-son Matthew Barkoff (Britton) and step-grandchildren, Jonah and Mia Barkoff.

Bernice Perlman
We offer condolences to her son Brian Perlman (Karen) and granddaughters Olivia and Anna Perlman.

William Martin Scott
We offer condolences to his wife, Stephanie Scott and his daughter, Ariana Estoque (Marc).

Rabbi Alan Smith
We offer our condolences.

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.

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