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News from Middle Tennessee's Jewish Community | Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025
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Obituaries July 2025

Condolences to the family of Scott Cooper who died on May 28. He is survived by his wife, Csilla Kristof; his parents, Alan and Regina Cooper; son, Sam Cooper and his extended family. 

 

Condolences to the family of Judith Joan Kamins, who died on May 21. She is survived by her husband, John Kamins; children, Robert (Yasmin) and Heather (Patrick); granddaughters, Dahlia, Leena and Isla; and many dear friends. 

 

Condolences to the family of Jeff Margolis, who died on May 23. He is survived by his children, Adam, Erin and Samantha, and his grandsons, Max and Milo. Tributes may be made to Congregation Micah. 

 

Condolences to the family of Eva Marx, who died on June 15. She is survived by her husband, Dan; children, Elise, Michele, David and Ryan. 

 

Condolences to the family of Richard (Rick) F. Potash, who died on June 7.He is survived by his wife, Jill Potash;his children, Elizabeth Potash and Daniel Potash; brother, Stephen Potash (Ellen); nephew, Jacob Potash (Gwen);niece,Rachel Potash; step-son, Michael Assad; and grandchildren,Shoshana, Thomas, Michael, and Guilana Potash. 

Richard (Reuven ben Yaakov v' Bryna) served in the United States Army, was certified as a Russian linguist bythe Defense Language Institute, was certified byColumbia University to teach Holocaust studies, and taught AP English andHolocaust studies inFairfax, Vermont. 

There will be a celebration of life on July 17 in Vermont. 

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