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Jewish obituaries
Recent Jewish obituaries in Michigan
A gathering place for the memories of Michigan’s Jewish community, drawn from families, funeral homes, and community publications across the state.
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Marilyn Rubin
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David Gold
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James Glenn
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Chava Adler
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Marion Brown
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Marc Slootsky
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Robert Walker
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Dr. Lucia A. Schuger
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Sheldon "Shelly" Robert Waxman
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Matthew Alan Kolb
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Gordon Ondrisek
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Allan Jay Levine M.D.
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Harvey Allan Gordon
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Neal Wolfson
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Madeleine "Mandy" Fisher
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Joseph Craine
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Bessie "Betty" Ruskin
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Richard Atkins
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Jill Messinger
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Ilene "Leenie" Schwalb
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Wendi Faith Schmidt
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Gordon Grossman
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Mitchell Simmer
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Guides and resources
Mourning traditions and guidance
Understanding Shiva
The seven-day mourning period: its biblical origins, Talmudic sources, denominational practices, customs, and how to make a shiva call.
Kaddish: The Mourner's Prayer
The Mourner's Kaddish in full, with transliteration, historical origins, and guidance on when and how it is recited.
Yahrzeit Explained
Commemorating a loved one's Hebrew-calendar anniversary of death, with the candle, kaddish, and customs of remembrance.
Planning an Unveiling Ceremony
The dedication of a headstone, typically eleven to twelve months after burial, and how families plan the service.
Jewish Funeral Traditions
A complete guide to Jewish funeral customs, from preparation and tahara through burial, with sources from Torah and Talmud.
What Is a Chevra Kadisha?
The "holy society" that prepares the deceased for burial with dignity, and the sacred work of tahara.
Jewish Cemetery Customs and Etiquette
The customs of the Jewish cemetery and how visitors show proper respect at the graveside.
Jewish Funeral Costs
What a traditional Jewish funeral typically involves financially, and how families can plan for the expenses with clarity.
Traditional Jewish Burial Provider Guide
A practical directory-style guide to funeral homes, chevra kadisha networks, synagogue-led support, and regional care models.
Mid-Atlantic Traditional Burial Providers
A regional guide covering Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, with provider notes and local care patterns.
New York, New Jersey, and Delaware Burial Guide
A regional study of dense Orthodox funeral infrastructure and synagogue-led chevra kadisha support in smaller communities.
How to Write a Meaningful Jewish Obituary
A step-by-step guide to honoring a loved one with a tribute that reflects their life and their Jewish heritage.
Writing Obituaries for Holocaust Survivors
How to write tributes for Holocaust survivors with the sensitivity their testimony and resilience deserve.
Hebrew-English Mourning Glossary
A reference glossary of the Hebrew and English terms used across Jewish mourning, funerals, and remembrance.
For families and funeral homes
Honor a life in Michigan
Create a lasting memorial page with a biography, photographs, a candle, and a guestbook, open for family and friends to share their memories.