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A MESSAGE FROM THE FAMILY
 ברוך דיין האמת Baruch Dayan HaEmes Blessed is the True Judge     With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of a pillar of the Cleveland Jewish community, a founder of the Cleveland Chabad community and of the Waxman Chabad Center, former President of the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland, noted philanthropist and a strong supporter of Chabad institutions around the world and their efforts to spread Yiddishkeit. Mr. Mel Waxman משה בן יהושע הלוי Moshe Ben Yehoshua Halevi of blessed memory who passed away on Shemini Atzeret, the 22nd of Tishrei The funeral will be tomorrow Sunday, October 27 The 25th of Tishrei at 1 PM at the Waxman Chabad Center 2479 S Green Road, Beachwood OH The Kevurah (burial) will take place at The Bet Olam Cemetery 25796 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood, OH   Shiva will be at the Waxman home 4411 University Parkway, University Heights, OH Family will be accepting visitors Sunday, 6:00 - 9:30 pm Monday through Friday 8:00 - 11:00 am and 6:00 - 9:30 pm Services Morning (Shacharit): 8:00 am Afternoon (Mincha): 6:10 pm    
OBITUARY

Melvin Waxman

March 7, 1934 – October 24, 2024
IN THE CARE OF

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

Melvin Waxman, age 90, of University Heights, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. A pillar of the Cleveland Jewish Community. CEO of Waxman Industries and President of Hebrew Academy.

Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Marcia Waxman (née Paris); devoted father of Larry Waxman, Karen Polonsky, Sharon Waxman and Mitchell Waxman; loving grandfather of 16; dear brother of Armond Waxman, Louise Waxman and Judy Robins.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Waxman Chabad, Green Rd., Beachwood, OH 44122.

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Interment Bet Olam Cemetery

The family will observe Shivah at the Waxman residence, 4411 University Pkwy, University Hts, Ohio 44118.

Donations to Waxman Chabad Center 2479 South Green Road Beachwood Ohio 44122

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left at www.bkbmc.com for the Waxman family.

Arrangements through Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel (216) 932-7900

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Waxman Chabad Center2479 S. Green Rd., Beachwood, Ohio 44122

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