…Obituaries Obituaries are updated and archived on JNonline.us . Tamarack's Sculptor Laureate Rabbi Jason Miller Special to the Jewish News T he Torah reading this past Shabbat morning introduced the master artisan Betzalel. Chosen as the chief architect of the tabernacle, Betzalel (meaning "in God's shadow") was blessed with practical wisdom, discernment and knowledge. He used his artistic talents for the benefit of the Jewish people and...…
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…HERBERT ISRAEL LEFKOFSKY, 77, of Oak Park, died March 17, 2009. He was a residential real estate broker. Mr. Lefkofsky is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mitchell and Sally Lefkofsky of New Jersey; daughter, Sandra Lefkofsky of Massachusetts; grandson, Jonah Lefkofsky; brother, Michael Lefkofsky of Huntington Woods. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Friendship Circle, Meer Family Friendship Center, 6...…
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