
Through the dedication of a memorial plaque in our Sanctuary, a cherished prayer book, or a meaningful gift in the name of a loved one, you can ensure that their memory continues to inspire and uplift our community. We invite you to explore these opportunities for tribute and join us in moments of reflection, connection, and renewal.
Opportunities to Remember and Renew
Memorial Plaques
One of the most meaningful ways to honor a loved one’s memory is by inscribing their name on our memorial plaque in the Sanctuary—the donation is $1,800 for a single name and $2,400 for a couple.
In June each year, we hold a meaningful Memorial Plaque Ceremony led by our rabbis, honoring those memorialized in the past year. Families are invited to gather, reflect, and share words of remembrance for their loved ones in a sacred and supportive space.
Make a Gift in Memory of a Loved One
A donation to BJ’s General Fund supports the breadth of our community’s spiritual, educational, and social justice programming—your support is more important than ever. Make a gift in memory of a loved one to BJ’s General Fund or by designating your support to one of our other funds.
Dedicate a Siddur or Family Mahzor
Honor the memory of a loved one by dedicating a siddur or our new family mahzor, Mahzor Ledor, for $54. To dedicate a siddur or family mahzor, contact advancement@bj.org for more information.
In Memoriam
This list reflects those our community has mourned the loss of since Pesah 5784 (as of March 15, 2025).
Harriet Adler | Eugene Laska |
Eunice Anstey | David Laskin |
Harris Barer | Steve Lasky |
Emily Branch-Gutterman | Richard Buchwald Levine |
Seth Budick | Geri Levine |
Jerry (Yosef) Dubin | Bernard Lipsy |
Barbara Eisert | Edith Margulis |
Rabbi Micah Ellenson | Lynn McKeever |
Linda Encarnacion | Gloria Moss |
Joanne Fisher | Alexander Nakhimovsky |
Frieda Forman | Leonard Polonsky |
Joyce Brodsky Fox | Raquel Priven |
Michael Gertzman | Sydelle Rader |
Louis Geser | Nathan Reiff |
Sylvia Geser | Deborah Rosenfeld |
Yitzhak Chaim Green | Elaine Rubell |
Leland Henowitz | Norman Schatz |
Claire Hertz | Sam Silver |
Dov Hyman | Melvin Silverman |
Ed Joyce, Sr | Marcia Simon |
Irene Judd | Jim Simons |
Ed Kane | Robert Sklar |
Morton Kanovsky | Richard Slavin |
Keren Kazis | Pearl Soloff |
Jerome Kern | Natalie Stember |
Bob Klotz | Sandy Stone |
Stuart Kotler | Edmond Torn |
Howard Kremen | Harvey Witman |
Lewis Kruger | Rachel Sue Wood |
Barbara Kupferman | Melvin Zurier |
Learn more
For more information about any of these opportunities please contact advancement@bj.org.
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