Add a Memory
Make a Donation
Shulamit Aloni
1928 - 2014
Shulamit Aloni
1928 - 2014
Obituary
Guest Book
BORN
1928
DIED
2014
Shulamit Aloni Obituary
Meretz, the party she helped found and led, announced her death in a statement on its website. The party did not reveal the cause of death.
Aloni was born in Tel Aviv and fought in the 1948 war that led to Israel's creation. First elected to Israel's parliament, the Knesset, in 1965, she served for 28 years and held a number of Cabinet posts.
An audacious speaker and one of few women to openly challenge the nation's rabbis, Aloni fought for civil liberties, women's rights and a separation of church and state. But her boisterous crusade for secular rights was perceived as offensive by some ultra-Orthodox.
She irritated religious Israelis by being photographed at an Arab restaurant with a breadbasket during Passover, when observant Jews don't eat bread.
She created the Citizens' Rights Movement, or Ratz, in 1973, with the primary goal of ridding Israel of Orthodox rabbis' monopoly over marriage and divorce.
But the party later took up peace issues and the treatment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. Aloni became a loud dissenting voice in the governments she served in, often criticizing new settlement construction in territories she believed should be reserved for a future Palestinian state. Israel pulled out of Gaza in 2005.
She helped found Meretz in 1991, winning the party 12 seats in the 1992 elections and leading it into Israel's governing coalition, which, with the ruling Labor party, made strides toward Mideast peace. She stepped down in 1996.
Israeli lawmakers from across the political spectrum praised Aloni.
"Despite the deep disagreements we had over the years, I appreciated her contribution to the Israeli public and Aloni's determination to stand firmly for the things she believed in," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.
Israeli President Shimon Peres called Aloni "a warrior for peace and civil rights in Israel."
Aloni was recognized for her devotion to civil liberties in 2000, when she was awarded the Israel Prize, the country's highest distinction.
Her funeral is to be held on Sunday.
___
TIA GOLDENBERG, Associated Press
Copyright © 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
49 Entries
Lena Williams
February 1, 2015
Rest in peace.
December 20, 2014
This was a tremendously inspiring person who is surely a loss to us all in fact we are enriched and in some degree protected by the many astounding national and earthly accomplishments. May the family have peace we cherish the special memories. (Isaiah 2:4) He will render judgment among the nations And set matters straight respecting many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares And their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, Nor will they learn war anymore. May we all rejoice in this good news of this everlasting peace.
T D
June 23, 2014
May your Family have Peace of mind and know that Gods word provides us with the greatest Hope...John 5:287,29
How you can show support
April 30, 2014
To the family of shulamit so sorry for your loss may God of all comfort be with you
March 31, 2014
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR DEAR LOVED ONE.
March 1, 2014
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Shulamit. She was a strong woman and a fighter for others' rights. May God bring you strength during these hard times and soon the day will come when we will not have to fight , but remain in peace. (Zechariah 14:3)
Annie Horne
February 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 14, 2014
CONDOLENCE AND SYMPATHY TO THE ALONI FAMILY.MAY YOUR HEARTS BE TOUCHED BY OUR CREATOR."YOU ARE OPENING YOUR HAND AND SATISFYING THE DESIRE OF EVERY LIVING THING."(PSLM.145:16).....DQ
rm
February 4, 2014
May you have the peace of God during this time of sorrow. And may the time that Ms. Aloni envisioned, soon come. Then no one will be made to tremble because of inequity because of race, national origin or socioeconomic standing. Micah 4:4,5
Mrs. Madera
January 28, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Aloni family find comfort in fond memories and God during this difficult time.
Semanas
January 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My deep condolenses are with you. This is for your encouragement. "For all things I have the strength by virtue of him who imparts power to me." Philipians 4:13
January 28, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that's it's tough for the family. May you draw close to God at this time.
January 27, 2014
May the God of comfort, comfort you in the days ahead. Trust in Him and he will help you to cope with your loss. Our condolences.
January 27, 2014
Sorry for your families loss. May Ecclesiates 7:1 bring you and your family comfort.
S D
January 27, 2014
May God give you peace during this time (1 Peter 2:1; Micah 4:3)
January 26, 2014
A bold,inspiring leader who spoke out for justice. She has done great work and inspires me to add my share.
Mary, Berlin
January 26, 2014
"Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4. Happiness comes, not from death, but from the comfort and hope that only God can give. May you find that comfort.
January 26, 2014
My heart goes out to you for the deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved One. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)
January 26, 2014
I hope you find comfort in this time of your loss. Know that God is a God of comfort and tender mercies (1 Cor. 1:3 If you call on Him, He will turn His ear to you, and can provide you with the comfort needed during this time.
January 26, 2014
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May our heavenly father provide strength and comfort to the family during this time of grief. "For he is near to those broken at heart". PS 34:17,18.
January 26, 2014
God who is the provider of comfort is aware of your suffering and deep grief. He promises a time where these feeling will no longer be called to mind. Isaiah 65:17
Deborah Mazza
January 25, 2014
Oh, that there were more people of her mindset....Perhaps the Middle East, and even the rest of the world would be in a better situation now. Rest in peace
Mara Alexander
January 25, 2014
May Adonai smile on your face Shulamit as you were a great lady and a champion for ha aretz.
tina morgan
January 25, 2014
Please accept my condolences for your loss may these words bring comfort for the whole family Isaiah
25:8 which says GOD will swallow up death forever. I hope these promises will bring the family/friends a hope for the future and a calm heart now TINA LOS ANGELES
January 25, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7
shirley boling
January 25, 2014
may God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow am so sorry for your loss
J Wormley
January 25, 2014
May I offer my deepest condolences to the Family of Shulamit Aloni. May your fond memories of her be called back to mind during this difficult time. And know that the God of all comfort is close to the brokenhearted. So pour out your feelings to the God who promises to comfort your heart.
JW
January 25, 2014
May the peace of God be with you all during this time of deep sorrow.
January 25, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family of Shulamit Aloni. May you find comfort and peace during this time ~Isa 61:1,2
January 25, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the Aloni Family.
What a quintessential woman, she desired to do all she could for peace, what a valiant effort. The God of peace (Psalm 83:18) promises to remove destructive elements in His own time and to bring back our loved ones such as Mrs. Aloni and she will see true peace. So be comforted by His word and always cherish the many wonderful and precious memories of times spent with her.
Juanita, Jacksonville, Fla.
January 25, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 25, 2014
i am so sorry for your lost
Mamie Wilson
January 25, 2014
I woke up thinking of your loss, I know God feel your pain, I can not do anything to help you except write to let you know I care, but the Almighty can and will do something about death real. Soon, he will remember all those that are in his memorial, he want forget not one.just want to let you know I care too.
Sydney Vilen
January 24, 2014
You, Aloni Shulamit, were on the correct side of values, morality, and hstory. I respect you and praise your righteous courage, courage in the spirit of Hannah Arendt. Rest in Peace, you saintly, courageous woman. Blessings and love.
January 24, 2014
I hope you find comfort in this time of your loss. Know that God is a God of comfort and tender mercies (1 Cor. 1:3)If you call on Him, He will turn His ear to you, and can provide you with the comfort needed during this time.
January 24, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
January 24, 2014
God who is the provider of comfort is aware of your suffering and deep grief. He promises a time where these feeling will no longer be called to mind. Isaiah 65:17
With Deep Sympathy
January 24, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your love one. May prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you to endure your grieving process. He promises to "without fail show you favor at the sound of your outcry; as soon as he hears it he will actually answer you".
Matthew McGuire
January 24, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Brenda
January 24, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. It is so encouraging to read about people who remain steadfast to their principles. I perceive that Shulamit like I agreed that "God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him." Rest in peace, Shulamit, your work to promote peace among all men has been done!
January 24, 2014
I'm very sorry for your loss. May the "God of all comfort" bring you peace during these troubling times.
Geneva McClendon
January 24, 2014
I don't know Mrs. Aloni personally: Our love one's death bring us face-to-face with fact that they are gone too soon. So when a love one past, no matter who we are it is painful. God not only knows but he cares! Jesus said: "Do not two sparrows sell for a coin of small value? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your father's knowledge...You are worth more than many sparrows"-Matthew 10: 29,31. He knows your sorrow and pain. Since emotions test our very fiber be strong and know that other share your grief. "Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted. (Matthew 5:4)
G J.
January 24, 2014
To the entire family. May the God of peace comfort you all in this time of sorrow. Rom 15:33.
January 24, 2014
My condolences to the family during your time of grief. Please be assured that God will help you cope with your loss.
G. Freeman
January 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe Moore
January 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 24, 2014
may she rest in peace. rachel
Annie
January 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Showing 1 - 49 of 49 results
Make a Donation
in Shulamit Aloni's name
How to support Shulamit's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Shulamit Aloni's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read moreMore ways to support the family
Visit the Sympathy Shop
Sponsored