Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. This page will be updated throughout the week. Submit an obituary here. Moysha Barnett May 18, 1927-Nov. 9, 2020 Born Morris Barnett in Cleveland in 1927, he officially adopted his childhood nickname, Moysha, when he was in his 50s. For all of his 93½ years, people…
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Lifecycles
Lifecycles for the week of Nov. 27, 2020
B’nai Mitzvahs Benjamin and Isaac Estow Sons of Zoe Cohen and Greg Estow, Saturday, Dec. 5 at Temple Sinai in Oakland. Hannah Harris Daughter of…
Our Crowd
Honors, happenings, philanthropy, comings & goings — Nov. 2020
Honors Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Bay Area philanthropist Tad Taube, in his capacity as honorary consul of Poland, will be honored Dec. 14 at the American…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of Nov. 15-21, 2020
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. This page will be updated throughout the week. Submit an obituary here. Eleanore…
Lifecycles
Lifecycles for the week of Nov. 13, 2020
B’nai Mitzvahs Shayna Lou Eiselman Daughter of Jessica and Michael Eiselman, Saturday, Nov. 14 at Temple Sinai in Oakland. Evan Scott Friedman Son of…
Israel
Saeb Erekat, longtime Palestinian peace negotiator, dies of Covid
Saeb Erekat, the perpetually optimistic Palestinian peace negotiator who forged close relationships with his Israeli counterparts and pressed until his…
Obituaries
Deaths for the week of Nov. 8-14, 2020
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. This page will be updated throughout the week. Submit an obituary here. Elliott…
TV
7 Jewish ‘Jeopardy!’ moments from Alex Trebek’s 36 years as host
Alex Trebek, the beloved baritone host of “Jeopardy!,” died of pancreatic cancer Sunday at 80. In his 36 years as host of the immensely popular game show,…
World
Jonathan Sacks, former UK chief rabbi and ‘intellectual giant,’ dies at 72
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom whose extensive writings and frequent media appearances commanded a global following…