Robert Saks Obituary
January 17, 2026, of Syracuse, NY, formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved husband of the late Yetta (nee Abromowitz) Saks; loving father of Rabbi Moshe (Meira) Saks, Rabbi Allen (Annette) Saks and the late Rabbi Joseph Saks (Tova); cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; devoted brother of the late Stanley Saks. Family and friends are invited to services Monday, January 19, 2026, 1:00PM at Joseph Levine & Sons, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, PA. Services will be webcast live at https://www.levinefuneral.com/trevose-webcam.html. Interment at Montefiore Cemetery.
Shiva will be observed at the residence of Rabbi David Ackerman and Naomi Shapiro on Monday 5:30pm – 9:00pm (Minyan at 5:30pm), Tuesday 10:30am – 6:00pm and 7:30pm – 9:00pm (Minyan at 8:30am and 7:30pm), Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00pm (Minyan at 8:30am).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert’s memory may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, Temple Adath Yeshurun (www.adath.org) or to Menorah Park of Central New York (www.menorahparkofcny.com).
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