Today is 03/29/2024 19th of Adar II, 5784

SIGN IN OR REGISTER

In Loving Memory of

Russell Novak

March 10th, 1931 - January 28th, 2020

Obituary

Russell Novak, age 88. Beloved husband of Helen Novak for 61 years. Loving father of James Novak and the late Janet Novak (Richard) Goldberg. Proud grandfather of Deborah Goldberg and Rachel Goldberg. Dear brother of Robert (Arlene) Novak and brother-in-law of the late Paul (the late Sandra) Thermen. Services Thursday 12 Noon at Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. Entombment Sunset Memorial Lawns. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to OSRUI - Camp Scholarship Fund, 1121 Lake Cook Rd., Suite D, Deerfield, IL 60015, www.osrui.org, or Friends of Yad LaKashish - Lifeline For The Old, P.O. Box 494, Englewood, NJ 07631, www.lifeline.org.il. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Thursday 01/30/2020 at 12:00 PM

Address Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
1201 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015

Clergy
Rabbi Karyn Kedar
Cantor Jennifer Frost
Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim

Entombment

Address Sunset Memorial Lawns
3100 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062

Shiva

Address Novak Residence
367 West Locust Street, Unit 602
Chicago, IL 60610

Phone 312.943.0312

Additional Information
Thursday upon return from cemetery until 8PM and Saturday evening until 9PM

Express Checkout

Already a registered user? Login here

Message

Total:

Learning Center

Find comprehensive articles and resources on Jewish mourning and shiva customs along with guidance for visiting a shiva home.

Understanding Shiva

Understanding Shiva

Shiva, meaning seven, is the structured Jewish mourning practice where family, friends, and the community come together to create an environment of comfort and support for mourners.

Learn more >>
Making a Shiva Call

Making a Shiva Call

Visiting a shiva home (making a shiva call) is a traditional way to offer condolences and show support to a Jewish family. This meaningful gesture can provide comfort to the grieving family during their mourning period.

Learn more >>
Find & Contribute to a Shiva:
Find NEED HELP PLANNING A SHIVA?
shiva.com, LLC | Copyright © 2024. All Rights Reserved.