News from Middle Tennessee's Jewish Community |
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Violet Eliya Spiro will become a Brit Mitzvah on Saturday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Micah. Violet is the child of Scott and Jane Spiro, the sibling of Benjamin Spiro, and the grandchild of Bernie and Sally Spiro of Irvine, Calif.
Condolences to the family of Ruth Gorman, 97, who died on April 27. She is survived by sons, Jerry and Alan (Shirley) Gorman. Ruth is predeceased by husband, Aaron Harry Gorman, and daughter, Sherry Maxine Gorman. Ruth was from Nashville and moved to Union City, Tenn., with her husband to run Libby's Ladies dress shop.
Jacob Oliver Mann will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at The Temple, He was born July 22, 2010, in Nashville. His parents are Mollie and Jesse Mann. His grandparents are Jane Mills and Michael Mann, both of Nashville; and Sue and Art Mills of North East, Pa
Condolences to the family of Isaac Hanai who died on April 5. He is survived by his wife, Helen Yazdian Hanai.
Condolences to the family of Stephen Aaron Bender who died on March 16. He was the husband of Barbara Bender; father to Allison Bender and Michelle Bender; grandfather to Kyra Frank, Joey Frank, Leo Rappoport, Sebastian Posada, Daniela Posada and Sofia Posada. Donations may be made in Steve's memory to Congregation Micah or to Pancreatic Center Action Network.
Condolences to the family of Harold Cohen. He is survived by his son, Mark (Robin) Cohen and grandaughter, Jennifer.
Condolences to the family of Jacqueline Lise Glasser who died on January 13. Survivors include her daughter, Natalie Hochman (Michael); and grandchildren, Max Hochman (Katie), Melanie Houghton (August) and Mitchel Hochman. Tributes may be made in Jacqueline's memory to Congregation Micah.
Abby, Ben, & Sam Bauman will become b’nai mitzvah on Saturday, January 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Micah.
Condolences to the family of Blossom Averbuch, who died December 4 at age 95. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Michael; son, Mark Averbuch (Shelley); grandchildren, Brooke Michael (Will), Jeffrey Fuldauer, Kacey Millard (Anthony), Jared Averbuch (Mackenzie), Cutler Averbuch (Liza); and 13 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Gerald Averbuch; parents, Herschel (Harry) and Matilda Davis; daughter, Helaine Averbuch Fuldauer; grandson, Adam Ramsay Michael; brothers, Daniel Davis, M.D., Captain Herbert Louis Davis, USMC, Martin Davis, M.D.; and son-in-law, Paul Ramsay Michael, M.D.
