Jonathan Stein Obituary
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Rabbi Stein was a past president of the Central Conference of the American Rabbis, and was editor of the CCAR Journal for six years. He taught on the faculty of Hebrew Union College in New York and served on the boards of countless organizations. He was a wonderful teacher and a constant learner who loved to travel.
Born in Pottstown PA on November 18, 1948, he was the son of the late Amy Stein and Milton Stein (Frankie.) After his bar mitzvah, his family moved briefly to Philadelphia and then to Pittsburgh, where he became very involved in youth group. He earned a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 and was ordained at the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati in 1975.
Jon was a wonderful husband to Susan, his wife of 55 years, doting father to Rachel (Len Rosner), and Jessica (Matt Colvin), loving brother to Diane (Andy Holzman), and terrific uncle to many nieces, nephews, and cousins. However, his most fulfilling role was as grandfather to four amazing grandchildren, Andrew, Leah, Lev and Shai.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, followed by graveside interment at El Camino Memorial Park Cemetery, 5600 Carol Canyon Road, San Diego 92121.
First Shiva will be held at Congregation Beth Israel, following interment on Monday. Family will be receiving Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. with Shiva services at 7:00 p.m. at 700 Front Street, in the Meridian Room.
Funeral services and Shiva will be live streamed and accessible with the following links: FUNERAL SERVICE SHIVA MON SHIVA TUESDAY SHIVA WEDNESDAY
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Beth Israel Mikveh (see CBISD.org) or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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david woll
August 11, 2025
What a wonderful man and who was humble and gave so much of himself. david woll
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Sue Laikin Silberberg
November 27, 2024
I will miss Jon and will always be so grateful for his guidance, mentorship, caring and kindness.
Jon came to IHC when I was in ninth grade. I was a rebellious teenager who didn´t appreciate Judaism and certainly didn´t care too much about being confirmed.
Thanks to his caring, kindness and how "cool" he was to a me as a teenager, I got involved and excited about IHC, confirmation class and Judaism. Soon I was deeply involved in Temple Teens and many other Jewish youth programs. Judaism became my life and passion thanks to the spark that Jon lit. He was always there for me.
Later, when I decided I wanted to become a rabbi, I went straight to Jon to talk about it. I can definitely say that my desire to become a rabbi was deeply influenced by Jon.
Soon I was on a path that I have never wanted to turn back from. Jon´s guidance led me to a lifetime of meaning in Rabbinical school (RRC) and 35 years as the rabbi and director at IU Hillel. I am forever grateful! Zichrono livracha.
Brooks
November 25, 2024
He and I met in High School through Youth Group. So 60+ years as friends and colleagues!
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