Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom Wednesday, March 8 - 4:15 PM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

We are sorry to announce the passing of Zita Berg, beloved sister of Lloyd Contract.

Lloyd will be sitting shiva on Thursday from 7-9 pm at 143 Hoyt Street Apt 6N. The best place to park is on the street.

May Lloyd and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Sad News Update from Congregation Agudath Sholom Sunday, February 26 - 11:15 PM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

We are sorry to announce the passing of Jeffrey Samuel Benson

Shmuel Eliezer

son of Ruth z"l and Jack Benson z"l

beloved husband of Mary Lee Grisanti Benson and beloved father of Rebecca Benson and Aryeh Kobrinsky (son in law) grandfather of Amitai Jack Kobrinsky, brother of Carol Irom (Alan), and Daniel Benson and brother in Law of Ilana Benson, Chris Grisanti (Suzanne)

and Paul Grisanti (Maria) and uncle to Yoni and Yael, Dahvid and Chana, Ari and Yael, Leora and Matt, Kobi and Batya, Yaakov and Yarka, Tali and Jonathan, Noel, Antonia and Chris, Eliza, and Victoria. and beloved great uncle to their children.

The funeral will be on Monday at 2 PM at Congregation Agudath Sholom, 301 Strawberry Hill Ave, followed by burial at the Agudath Sholom cemetery, 554 West Hill Rd in Stamford.

The Zoom link for the funeral is

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 865 3392 3528

Passcode: 764077

Shiva will be observed at the Benson home, 23 Overbrook Drive, Stamford, on the following dates and times.

Monday following the funeral until 8 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM

Friday 2-4 PM

Saturday Night 7-8:30 PM

Please contact Sharon Lewis (slewis@ujf.org or 203-249-9776) to participate in shiva meals.

May Mary Lee and Rebecca and the entire family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom Sunday, February 26 - 4:15 PM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

We are sorry to announce the passing of Jeffrey Samuel Benson

Shmuel Eliezer

son of Ruth z"l and Jack Benson z"l

The funeral will be on Monday at 2 PM at Congregation Agudath Sholom, 301 Strawberry Hill Ave, followed by burial at the Agudath Sholom cemetery, 554 West Hill Rd in Stamford.

Shiva information will be forthcoming.

May Mary Leee and Rebecca and the entire family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Sad News Shiva Update from Congregation Agudath Sholom Sunday, February 19 - 3:15 PM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

We are sorry to announce the passing of Mendel (Mel) Klapper, Yosef Menachem Ben Yeshua Heschel, just shy of his 95th birthday, beloved father of Joshua (Carla) Klapper, Philip (Elissa) Klapper and Debbie (David) Seltzer, grandfather to Elliot (Ilisa) Klapper, Natalie (Simmy) Richton, Hannah and Sally Klapper, Jennifer (Elliot) Kollander, Amanda (Allon) Waltuch, Evan (Ariella) Seltzer, Michael (Ilana) Seltzer and 22 great-grandchildren.

Philip will be sitting the full week of Shiva at the home of Debbie and David Seltzer - 10 Sterling Place, Lawrence, NY 11559. Davening Shacharit Monday 8am, Tuesday to Thursday 7am. Mincha/Maariv 5:20.

In lieu of visits, contributions may be made to Congregation Agudath Sholom or the Friends of the IDF in Mel's memory.

May Philip and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Friday, February 17, 2023

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom Friday, February 17 - 9:15 AM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

The funeral will be today at 12:45 pm graveside at Wellwood Cemetery - 1400 Wellwood Ave in West Babylon/Farmingdale. Meet at the office.

Shiva will be at the home of Debbie and David Seltzer - 10 Sterling Place, Lawrence, NY 11559. Davening Shacharit Sunday 8am, Weekdays 7am. Mincha/Maariv 5:20

May Philip and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom (Bahar Shiva Mincha/Maariv update) Thursday, February 16 - 10:15 AM

Sad News from Congregation Agudath Sholom

We are sorry to announce the passing of Ezekiel Bahar, brother of Shirley (Bahar) Ephraim and David (Rachel) Bahar, and uncle of Aviva (Michael) Maller, Janine (Gidon Katz) Bahar and Darren Bahar.

Shiva continues today from 4 to 6 pm and tomorrow from 8 to 10 am at the home of David Bahar -122 Edward Place Stamford, CT 06905.

There will be Mincha and Maariv today at 5:10 pm.

To contact the family, please be in touch with Aviva Maller: avivamaller@aol.com or 203-554-6758.

May Shirley, David, Aviva, Janine, and Darren and the entire family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.