We regret to inform you of the passing of Miriam Braverman, mother of Victor Braverman. Shiva will be observed at 1457 East 13th Street in Brooklyn through Wednesday night and then at 376 Summit Avenue in Cedarhurst, from Thursday morning, September 15 until Sunday morning, September 18.
Harvey Pearlman
We regret to inform you of the passing of Harvey Pearlman, beloved father of Aryeh, Judi and Shira. Shiva will be observed at the Pearlman residence, 845 Jefferson Street, Woodmere, through Wednesday night, September 14th. Shiva will continue at the Jacobs residence, 251 Crafton Avenue, Staten Island, from Thursday morning, September 15th, until Sunday morning,…
Renee Jeret
We regret to inform you of the passing of Renee Jeret, beloved daughter of our member Ziva Engelstein. Shiva will be observed at the Jeret Home, 164 Harborview North, Lawrence through Friday afternoon (9/16). No visitors after 10 pm.
A Rash of Doing Nothing

This summer my practice experienced numerous cases where people failed to act. They failed to write a will, appoint a health care agent and determine who was going to get jewelry and art collections. There is a false notion that if one is married with children, and there is no will, when one dies,…
Dani and Stephanie Scharf
Congratulations to Dani and Stephanie Scharf on the birth of a baby girl, who will, Iy”H, be named on Shabbos morning at the 8am Minyan. We extend our congratulations to the proud grandparents, Kenny and Teri Scharf and Michael and Didy Winkler along with Uncle Danny and Aunt Gabby Winkler.
Sara and Azriel Ganz
Congratulations to Sara and Azriel Ganz, on the birth of a grandson, born to their children, Shira and Uri Schechter.
Leah and Avi Feinberg
Congratulations to Leah and Avi Feinberg on the birth of a granddaughter born to their children, Laura and Daniel Feinberg of Dallas, Texas. Mazel Tov also to our member, the super Bubby Mrs. Frances Gottlieb.
Naomi and Baruch Ross
Congratulations to Naomi and Boruch Ross on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Mordecai, taking place in Aish Kodesh this Shabbos. The Ross family invites the entire tzibbur to Kiddush in the Social Hall following Musaf.
Tamar and Shmuel Soffer
Congratulations to Tamar and Shmuel Soffer & family upon the Aufruf and forthcoming marriage of their son, Ari, to Rachel Zehnwirth, daughter of Amy and Lenny Zehnwirth of West Hempstead. We thank the Soffer family for their donation to the Simcha Fund in honor of the occasion.
George Tilton
We regret to inform you of the passing of George Tilton, father of esteemed former HAFTR parent Jeffrey Tilton, and grandfather of Josh Tilton and Nina Tilton The Funeral has taken place. Shiva will be being observed at the Tilton residence, 561 Church Avenue, Woodmere, Thursday and Friday, September 9th through 1:00 p.m. Shiva will continue at the…