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Writings about Hal Cohen

-1997-
November 2, 1997
Eulogy for Helen Cohen delivered by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal
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-2005-
October 2005—
"Chevrat Bonim," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego), page 7: The Chevrat Bonim (TIS' Legacy Society) inaugural party on September 11th at the (Leslie and Jacob) Bercovitz home was a lovely event honoring those who have pledged to leave a bequest to Tifereth Israel or have set up endowments for the synagogue. Sylvia Hartman, a member of TICO (Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra), played beautiful harp and piano pieces while guests visited and enjoyed the view of El Cajon from the Bercovitz' patio.  We honor those who are leaving a legacy to TIS either by pledging a bequest or by giving an endowment. (Endowment donors are bold).  Irvin (z"l) and Ruth Belenzon, Jacob and Leslie Bercovitz, Scott and Karen Blumen, Dr. Ira and Sharon Braverman, Theodore and Ella Cashuk, Hal and Helen (z"l) Cohen, Dr. Franklin and Jean Gaylis, Kenneth Ginsburg and Bonnie Sowa, Rabbi Aaron (z"l) and Jeanne Gold, Robert and Joan Greenstone, Michael and Maria Herman, Isadore and Betty Horne, Dr. Seth Krosner, Sam and Gabrielle Labson, Ira and Susan Lerner, Larry and Marla Lobenstein, Robert Novick, Helen Orin, Abraham (z"l) and Anne Ratner, Rabbi Leonard and Judith Rosenthal, Irving and Gloria Schiffman, Joseph (z"l) and Ellen Strum, Jeffrey and Barbara Wasserstrom, Dr. Marvin and Judith Zaguli.

October 13, 2005—Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Yom Kippur 5766 Donor Booklet: "Endowment & Scholarship Funds," page 2:  We gratefully acknowledge our appreciation to Hal Cohen for establishing & perpetuating the Helen Cohen Endowment Fund. ... "Chevrat Bonim, Those who are leaving a legacy to Tifereth Israel Synagogue, either by pledging a bequest or by giving an endowment," page 3:  Helen (z"l) & Hal Cohen... "Diamond," page 4: ... $8,000—Hal Cohen, in memory of my beloved wife, Helen Cohen & in honor of my children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren... $3,500—Randi & Charles Wax, in honor of our family, Hal Cohen, & our children & grandchildren, Staci, Andy, Blake, Julia & Morris VanderWiel & Amy Wax...

December 2005—"High Holy Day Pledges," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego, California), page 13: ...Hal Cohen—In memory of my beloved wife, Helen Cohen, & in honor of my children, grandchildren & greatgrandchildren...... Randi & Charles Wax—In honor of our family, Hal Cohen, & our children & grandchildren, Staci, Andy, Blake, Julia & Morris Vanderwiel & Amy Wax.

December 2005—1) "Donor Advised Funds," Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, pages 7-10: A Donor Advised Fund is an individual charitable fund that allows you to make a tax-deductible contribution (minimum to establish is $1,800) and then recommend grants in the name of the fund to qualified organizations in the Jewish and general community.... Helen & Hal Cohen....

2) "Create a Jewish Legacy," Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, pages 28-30: Today, you work hard to provide for your family, to support the community, and to make a difference. You teach your children to be caring and generous and to connect with causes and organizations about which they feel passionate. You lead by example and ensure that the generations who follow will be taken care of, and will continue to build upon what you leave behind. Your strength in work and character live forever when you choose to Create a Jewish Legacy.  Since April 2004, more than 220 families have stepped forward through the Create a Jewish Legacy Program to promise an estimated $45 million to 35 different Jewish causes. Their promises today ensure that their individual commitment tot he community will live on in perpetuity for the benefit and improvement of Jewish life in San Diego, Israel and around the world. Options for Legacy gifts include: Simple bequest in will or trust; Outright gift, using appreciated assets or cash; Life insurance policy; IRA or pension plan; Pooled income fund; Charitable remainder trust; Charitable gift annuity... Legacy givers....Hal Cohen...

3) "Leadership," Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, pages 40-44:  Leadership Council.... Hal Cohen....

-2006-
January 9, 2006—
Photos and captions, Jewishsightseeing visit to the Cohen Social Hall, Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd., San Diego, California:

The Cohen Social Hall is a multipurpose facility, which Tifereth Israel uses for bar/bat mitzvah receptions, weddings, oneg Shabbats, movie nights, performances
of the Tifereth Israel Community Orechestra (TICO), and many other function.

February 2006—"Charter Members of Chevrat Bonim," The Shofar, page 8:  Those who are leaving a legacy to Tifereth Israel Synagogue, either by pledging a bequest or by giving an endowment:  Ruth & Irvin (z"l) Belenzon; Leslie & Jacob Bercovitz; Karen & Scott Blumen; Sharon & Dr. Ira Braverman; Ella & Theodre Cashuk; Helen (z"l) & Hal Cohen; Jean & Dr. franklin Gaylis; Bonnie Sowa & Kenneth Ginsburg; Jeanne & Rabbi Aaron S. (z"l) Gold; Joan & Robert Greenstone; Maria & Michael Herman; Betty & Isadore Horne; Harriet & Errol Kader; Dr. Seth Krosner; Gabriella & Sam Labson; Susan & Ira Lerner; Marla & Larry Lobenstein; Silva Missler (z"l); Loretta & Dr. Martin Nosan; Bob Novick; Helen Orin; Anne & Abraham (z"l) Ratner; Judith & Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal; Gloria & Irving Schiffman; Ellen & Joseph (z"l) Strum; Barbara & Dr. Jeffrey Wasserstrom; Judith & Dr. Marvin Zaguli.



February 3, 2006—
Tifereth Israel Synagogue, "Shabbat Shalom," (weekly announcements), page 4: Yahrzeits—Samuel Orlansky, beloved father of Daniel Orlansky, beloved father-in-law of Hal Cohen, beloved grandfather of Randi Wax.