Barbara Wessel Hurst moved to Seattle in 1983 to become the Pacific Northwest Area Director of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), a position she held until her retirement in 1995. Barbara’s accomplishments during her tenure with the AJC include her sponsorship of the Consultation on American Pluralism, organizing a StampContinue Reading
November 22, 1915—January 16, 2014 Beloved wife, mother, aunt, Baube, great-grandmother, and friend, Leah passed away at the age of 98 on January 16 in Bellevue. Leah and her husband Louis made a home in both Salem, Ore. and Seattle over the years, settling finally on Mercer Island in theirContinue Reading
April 17, 1933—December 10, 2013 Lucille “Lucy” Almeleh Spring was born at the home of her parents, Pinhas David Almeleh (Pinky) and Victoria Franco Almeleh (Vicky), located in the East Cherry Street neighborhood of Seattle. A child of Sephardic Jewish immigrants from the Isle of Rhodes, she formed strong tiesContinue Reading
June 21, 1921—October 22, 2013 John Werner Friedmann, who survived the very worst of the 20th century in Europe, but contributed and left a lasting legacy in Seattle, died at age 92 on Tuesday, October 22 at the Kline Galland Home in Seattle. Werner was born in Glogau, the SilesiaContinue Reading
Civic leader, attorney, mentor, philanthropist, loving father and grandfather Irwin L. Treiger passed away Sunday, October 20, after a brief illness. He was 79. Irwin was born to immigrant parents Sam and Rose Treiger on September 10, 1934, and attended Horace Mann School, Seattle Talmud Torah, and Garfield High SchoolContinue Reading
May 27, 1924—September 15, 2013 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, and friend to many in the Jewish and general community, Libby passed away in her home September 15, 2013. This past July Libby experienced the great joy of accompanying her grandson Matt down the aisle at his wedding; she fullyContinue Reading
February 13, 1924-June 12, 2013 The first half of Bert’s life was spent in Philadelphia. He was a graduate of the Wharton School of Business. A World War II veteran, and an intellect with strong knowledge of government and politics, eventually, after many years of running the family-owned and operatedContinue Reading
July 20, 1933—May 14, 2013 Morris Piha (Morrie), Seattle-area real estate entrepreneur, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 14, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 20, 1933 in Portland, Oregon to Samuel and Vida Piha, who had emigrated from theContinue Reading
Klaus Stern, 1921—2013 In spite of World War II closing in around them, Klaus and Paula Stern married in Germany in 1942, because, as Klaus stated in a short documentary about their survival, “two people can fight whatever comes better than one person.” The Sterns were deported to Auschwitz nineContinue Reading
Jerome Katz passed away peacefully on April 28, 2013, Lag BaOmer. Born in Seattle on October 12, 1930 to Freida and Max Katz, he attended Seattle Talmud Torah, Garfield High School, and graduated cum laude from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy at the age of 20. A proudContinue Reading
Rebecca Behar Mutal was born October 17, 1927 in the Bronx, N.Y. and passed away April 26, 2013. She was the third of six children to Clavena and Jack Behar, who immigrated to America and resided in New York in the early 1900s, Jack from Turkey and Clavena from theContinue Reading
Aida Liff passed away peacefully on April 7, 2013, with her three daughters at her side. She was 88. Born in the small Romanian town of Bistritza, Aida was one of nine siblings. She survived the Nazi concentration camps, finding sanctuary in Sweden. There, she met Victor, with whom sheContinue Reading
March 3, 1947—March 26, 2013 Marcy Migdal of Seattle died on March 26, 2013 while enjoying a Passover visit with her family. Marcy was born Ruth Marcia Alexander to Reba and Asher Alexander, in Philadelphia, Pa. She grew up in Philadelphia and in Oceanside, Long Island. She attended Douglass College,Continue Reading
August 29, 1929—February 25, 2013 Jack Berg (Yakov Yoshua Bergazin), born August 29, 1929 in Krasnosielc, Poland, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on February 25, 2013. Preceded in death by mother Doba, father Shimshon, sister Ruth (Abzug), and his loving wife Eleanor (Menkov). Jack isContinue Reading
October 23, 1944—February 24, 2013 Eve Rozsa Senn, 68, died on February 24, 2013. Eve was born October 28, 1944 to Lisa and Imre Rozsa in Nairobi, Kenya, where she was also raised by her grandmother Selma, a Holocaust survivor. Eve graduated high school in Kenya and then traveled throughContinue Reading
December 11, 1925—March 3, 2013 Maurice was a life-long resident of Seattle. After graduating from Garfield High School in 1944 he enlisted in the army, where he served in Japan and Korea until 1947. Upon his return, he completed his undergraduate studies and law school at the University of Washington,Continue Reading
Jerry passed away February 3, 2013 at the age of 94. His love for life was shared with friends and family through deeds and stories. His circle of friends was far-reaching and long-lasting. Whether it was lunch, fishing or just schmoozing, you were his friend forever. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y.Continue Reading
May 12, 1930—February 7, 2013 Jane died comfortably with family at her side. She was born in Cleveland and graduated from Mt. Sinai School of Nursing in 1951. She married Dr. Sherwood (Midge) Fein in 1952 and they moved to Seattle in 1954. They raised five children and until twoContinue Reading
The matriarch of the family, Ruth Arndt, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 with her family by her side. Ruth was born in Germany and was married to Frank for over 50 years. Ruth was one of the most progressive women of her time. She was always self-assured, confidentContinue Reading
January 10, 1928—January 7, 2013 Thelma died peacefully on January 7, 2013, three days shy of her 85th birthday. She was born in Seattle on January 10, 1928 to Rose and Louis Caplan. She attended Horace Mann Elementary and Garfield High School. Thelma graduated from the University of Washington withContinue Reading
