Shulamit Newman, Jerusalem Community Figure, Remembered After Death
Shulamit Newman, who lived in Jerusalem into her 90s, died recently. She immigrated to Israel in the 1970s and participated in community, religious and family activities for decades. A family member described her regular attendance at public events and her interest in Torah study, current affairs and holidays.
jpost.comShulamit Newman, who lived in Jerusalem into her 90s, died recently. She was remembered by a family member as a regular presence in the city who participated in public events, religious study and family gatherings. Newman first visited Israel after high school and later decided to move there permanently.
In the 1970s she immigrated aboard the ship SS Queen Anna Maria with her husband Yehoshua, their five children aged three to 13, her mother, father and aunt. The couple became active at the Israel Center, where they organized tours to sites around the country.
Newman prepared homemade chocolates that were distributed at the end of each tour. Newman visited the President’s Residence on Sukkot and knew many dignitaries as acquaintances. She maintained a strong interest in Torah study throughout her life. Newman attended lectures at all hours and continued to participate even after she required caregivers.
She also attended rock concerts produced by her daughter-in-law. Newman read The Jerusalem Post regularly, including articles on technical subjects such as drone warfare. She contacted family members frequently by phone before Shabbat and holidays, offering each person a personal message.
Her shloshim ceremony coincided with Remembrance Day. The event was attended by people from different parts of the Jewish community. A two-minute siren sounded during the observance to commemorate fallen soldiers, whom Newman had held in high regard.
Newman called relatives in the United States at early morning hours Israel time. She visited New York whenever possible. Her family described her as deeply committed to the Land of Israel, to God, to her relatives and to the Jewish community. She expressed interest in fashion, having been trained in design by her mother, and chose her own clothing accordingly.
Newman was known for reciting blessings before even small amounts of food or drink. The family looks forward to the resurrection, believing that Newman and her husband will be reunited with the community in a restored Jerusalem.
