Congregation Ohav Shalom

Building Community Celebrating Tradition

113 New Krumkill Road, Albany, NY 12208 / (518) 489-4706 / Email Us /

Family News

May 20, 2020 Our deepest condolences to Pearl Weisinger, Joe Braun and Ben Braun upon the death of Pearl’s mother Miriam Weisinger.

April 18, 2020 Our deepest condolences to Mona and Dan Hampson and family upon the death of Mona’s brother, Steven Freedman

April 13, 2020 Our deepest condolences to Michelle (Shelly) Erlbaum upon the death of her father — Philip Krieger

April 13, 2020 Our deepest condolences to Audrey Sheingold and family upon the death of her brother, Stanley Guberman

April 7, 2020 Our deepest condolences to Lois and Steve Lewis and family upon the death of Lois’ brother, Jim Gewirtzman

March 19, 2020 Our deepest condolences to Ellen and David Weinstein and family upon the death of Ellen’s brother, Marc Abbott.

February 24, 2020 Our deepest condolences to Paul and Lynne Shatsoff and family upon the death of Paul’s mother, Toby Clorman

 February 17, 2020 Our deepest condolences to Heather Rockwood and Ken Malsan and family upon the death of Heather’s mother, Adrienne Rockwood

February 14, 2020 Our deepest condolences to Michael Levine and family upon the death of his wife, Lori Levine

December 28, 2019 Our deepest condolences to Richard and Helen Ernst and family upon the death of Richard’s mother, Marie Ernst

November 15, 2019 Our deepest condolences to Amy Anneling, Jody Ference and family upon the death of their mother, Lilian Cohen

November 12, 2019 Our deepest condolences to Barry, Julie and Elena Pollack upon the death of Barry’s sister, Penny LaForest

November 5, 2020 Our deepest condolences to Buzz and Tracey Rosenthal and family upon the death of Buzz’es brother, Richard Rosenthal

October 8, 2019 Our deepest condolences to Lori and Michael Levine and family upon the death of Lori’s mother, Phyllis Levine.

August 1, 2019 Our deepest condolences to Evelyn Loeb and Miles Garfinkel and family upon the death of Evelyn’s mother, Ilse Loeb

August 1, 2019 Our deepest condolences to Stu Fass and family upon the death of Stu’s brother, Joel Fass

Jul 15, 2019 Our deepest condolences to Rabbi Bob Gluck, Pamela Lerman, Allison Lerman-Gluck and their family upon the death of Bob’s mother, Aileen Gluck.

June 6, 2019  Our condolences to Beverly Cohen Champagne and family upon the death of her aunt, Paula Mishkin.

April 28, 2019 – Our deepest condolence, Melanie Grossman, Scott Solomon and their families upon the death of our fellow congregant, Stanley Solomon.

April 23, 2019 – Our deepest condolences to Lynn Rosalsky, Hank Kurland and family upon the death of Lynn’s father, Ivan Rosalsky.

April 23, 2019Mazal Tov to Mona and Dan Hampson and family upon the engagement of their daughter, Sarah to John Winkel. 

April 16, 2019 – Mazal Tov to Gary and Robin Siskin and family upon the engagement of their son, Matthew to Ruth Marder.

April 5, 2019Mazal Tov to Elizabeth Nolan and family upon the birth of Elizabeth’s grandson, Everest Anderson Plotzker, born to Jeff and Kristen.

March 25, 2019 – Our deepest condolences to Miron and Svetlana Gelfand and family upon the death of Miron’s mother, Yelizaveta Gelfand.

March 19, 2019 – Mazal Tov to Jerry and Judy Berger and family, upon the birth of their grandson, Lukas Raylan O’Neill-Berger, born to Michael Berger and Emilia O’Neill.

March 14, 2019 – Mazal Tov to Eric Silverman, Lauren Weinstraub and Arnie Silverman upon the birth of their son and daughter (brother and sister) Zachary David and Eve Noa.

March 13, 2019 – Our deepest condolences to David and Ilyse Weinstein and family upon the death of David’s father , Irwin Weinstein.

Feb. 11, 2019 Mazal Tov to Steve Huz and Sharon Flom upon the birth of their grandson, Ami Rhys Huz, son of Jonathan Huz and Sarah Koblenz, and brother of Gabriel.

Jan. 29, 2019 – Our deepest condolences to Kathryn and Nelson Sheingold and family upon the death of Katherine’s mother, Mary Joscelyn. The funeral and Shiva took place out of town. There will be no local Shiva.

Jan. 2, 2019Mazal Tov to Debbie and Lee Rausch as their daughter Becca Rausch was sworn in as the State Senator from Massachusetts representing the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District.

Dec. 28, 2018 – We mourn the loss of our long time congregant Esther Greenberg.

Dec. 21, 2018Mazel Tov to Jody and Reed Ference who welcomed the birth of their grandson Naftali Yakov, born to Sean and Seri.

Dec. 18, 2018 – Mazel Tov to Barbara and Paul Dworkin who celebrated the birth of their granddaughter, Ilona Charlie (Ilona Chana), born to Michelle Dworkin.

Dec. 16, 2018 – Our deepest condolences to Diane and Ira Rubtchinsky and family upon the death of Diane’s mother, Estelle Halpern.

Dec. 6, 2018Mazel Tov to John and Elaine Cape who welcomed their first grandchild: Eliana Rose Cape, born to parents David Cape and his partner Victoria Wheeler.

Dec. 6, 2018 – Our deepest condolences to Carol Frank and family upon the death of her partner, Dan Radulescu.

Nov. 5, 2018 – Our deepest condolences to Steve Huz and Sharon Flom and family upon the death of Steve’s mother, Riva Huz.