Life cycles IN MEMORIAM HELEN RIFKIN Helen Rifkin passed away on April 14, 2021 in Omaha. Services were held April 16, 2021 at Temple Israel Cemetery and was officiated by Rabbi Ari Dembitzer. She was preceded in death by husbands, Ben Rifkin and Dave Chorney; her mother, Margaret Handler; sisters, Betty Hoppe and Lauralee Renn; and nephew, Daniel Renn. She is survived by son, David Rifkin, sons and daughters-inlaw, Gary and Caryn Rifkin, and Tom and Diane Rifkin; grandchildren: Laura and Sean Banks, Jennifer and Mike Bryan, and Annie Rifkin; great-grandsons: Sam and Jake Bryan, and Sawyer Banks; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paishe and Phyliss Rifkin; nephews and nieces-in-law: Rick and Holly Renn, Bob and Debby, Bill and Susan, Ed and Deby and Don and Melissa Rifkin and their families; and cousins, Bernie and Susan Handler. Mom was a strong and loving woman who lived a full, happy and accomplished life. Few knew that she graduated Central High School at 16 and earned a scholarship to the Kansas City School of Art. Unfortunately, her mother thought leaving home at 16 wasn’t a good idea. Instead Mom married the love of her life Ben. She enjoyed what she said was the happiest part of her life raising her family. She devoted decades of her life to volunteering, including being President of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. She worked for the JCC coordinating JCAC, the singles programs and Visions, the senior program. Mom enjoyed many deep and meaningful friendships over her lifetime. When the phone rang it was usually for Mom from a friend seeking advice or a shoulder to lean on. She was truly a special person who will long be remembered by those she knew. Memorials may be made to Nebraska Jewish Historical Society,
BAR MITZVAH MAX SILVERMAN Max Silverman, son of Michala and Adam Silverman, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Temple Israel. Max is an eighth-grade honor roll student at Grandview Middle School. He is a member of student council and the 2017 NMEA All-State Children’s Choir. Max is interested in baseball, football, basketball, track, playing tuba, cooking and baking. For his mitzvah project, Max is volunteering with Elkhorn Kid’s Campus. He has a brother, Cael. Grandparents are Pam and Jim Silverman of Omaha, and Wanda England of Omaha. Great-grandparents are Frances Silverman of St. Louis, MO, and Erma Imler of Lees Summit, MO.
Nebraska Humane Society, or the organization of the donor’s choice. ALLEN JAY ROSS Allen Jay Ross passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021, at age 88. A private family memorial service was held in Omaha. Burial will be in New York. A celebration of Allen’s life will be held in Omaha at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Judy Zweiback, daughters and sonsin-law, Alison Ross Green and Jonathan Green and Amanda Ross Bacon and Zack Bacon; grandchildren: Oliver Green, Charlie Green and Sam Green; extended family: Jeff Zweiback, Tim Zweiback, Wendy Burkhardt, Amy Zweiback, Zane Brzezinski, Sydney Burkhardt, Max Zweiback and Mia Zweiback. He was a very proud uncle and a special cousin who kept in constant touch with his family. He amassed a wealth of meaningful friendships from his youth to the present. He will be missed by all who knew him. Allen was the finest of men who found beauty and joy in every aspect of his life. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy He was a respected and successful businessman. He valued family over everything else in life. JACK SHRAGO Jack Shrago passed away on March 31, 2021. Private family services were held on April 1, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helene, son and daughter-in law, Michael and Melissa Shrago, grandsons: Ethan and Noah Shrago; brother, Leon Shrago; sister, Barbara Parker; brother-in-law, Murray Rose; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Renee and Louie Kazor; nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorials may be made to Beth Israel Synagogue or Friedel Jewish Academy.
LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY On behalf of our daughter, Ruby, Jeff and I would like to thank our Omaha Jewish community for the many kind words of support and loving kindness extended to her, and us, these past few weeks. Since speaking on April 2, Ruby has been on the receiving end of many lovely gestures, phone calls, notes, emails and texts. Heartfelt words of apology have been offered, accepted and appreciated. Speaking to the very emotional subject of Race always unleashes energy. May that energy last, be used productively and move us all forward with mutual respect and open hearts as we make our way along the Race line. May Ruby’s painful, individual “incident” serve to shine light on the much bigger “issue” of Race and all it entails. There's plenty of work to do. Jeff and I are all in. We hope you will be, too. Shalom, Ellen Platt
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