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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.

August 2018

This week we mourn the following losses, listed alphabetically:

Noah Wayne Jaffee
We offer condolences to his brother Ian Jaffee, sister-in-law Jacqueline Jaffee and nephews Drayson, Cade, and Rian Jaffee.

Craig Masonek
We offer condolences to his step-mother, Eve Masonek.

This month we mourn the following losses, listed alphabetically:

Joan Cohen
We offer condolences to her daughter, Bonni Cohen Shenk, to her son-in-law, Jonathan Shenk and to her grandchildren, Abraham and Anabel Shenk.

Lois Cowan
We offer condolences to her sister Sonya Friedman, niece Ellen Friedman, niece Janice Prudhomme and her husband Chris Prudhomme, great-niece Lydia and great-nephews Paul and Isaac.

Michael Ehrlich
We offer condolences to his son, Christopher Ehrlich, daughter-in-law, Sara Ehrlich, and grandchildren, Charlotte and Harrison.

Norman Gothelf
We offer condolences to his daughter, Vicki Kahn, son-in-law, Scott Kahn, his son, Steven Gothelf, daughter-in-law, Donna Gothelf, and grandchildren, Jonathan Kahn and Adam Gothelf.

Zev Hymowitz
We offer condolences to her partner, Mrs. Sheila Lippman, and her friends and family.

Greg Schauer
We offer condolences to his spouse, Janet Wojcicki, and children, Adam and Zoe.

Marsha Shaps
We offer condolences to her daughter Joanne Vidinsky and son-in-law Alan Vidinsky.

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 Terry Kraus at tkraus@emanuelsf.org or at (415) 750-7552.

To schedule an on-site memorial service please contact Svetlana Leykin at sleykin@emanuelsf.org or (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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