Sad News – Bertha Goldstein z’l

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Bertha Goldstein (Bryna bat Shabsa v’Eta Golda), mother of Or Shalom member Earl Goldstein, on Sunday August 2, 2020 at the age of 91.

Bertha was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Goldstein. Here in Vancouver, she is mourned by her son and son-in-law, Earl Goldstein and Bryan Kirk. In Montreal, she is mourned by her daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Howard Shulak, by her grandchildren, Melissa Shulak and Mayer Vafi, Jonathan Shulak, and Stacey Shulak (Rob Kerner), and by her great-grandchild, Aiden.

The funeral service took place today, Tuesday Aug 4 in Montreal. There was a virtual Shiva Minyan on Wednesday August 5th at 5:00 pm PST to accommodate family who may wish to join from Montreal. Or Shalom’s transliterated siddur for times of mourning can be found here. The link to the Zoom service is here. The Zoom link will be opened 20 minutes before the service for visiting.

Donations in Bertha’s memory can be made to the “Bertha Goldstein Memorial Fund for Pulmonary Research” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation in Montreal, (514) 340-8251.

May Her Memory Be For A Blessing.

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