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SELIM BENARDETE Obituary

BENARDETE--Selim, born February 5, 1928 in Istanbul Turkey, very peacefully ended his beautiful journey on April 24, 2020 at his home in Manhattan, NY. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Luna; his children, Steven (wife Judith) and Nancy (husband Jacky); and his grandchildren, Alina, Mario, and Emma. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather; the founder of Benartex; and an active and generous philanthropist. His most passionate philanthropic achievement is the Luna and Selim Benardete Bridge to College Fund, which he founded with his wife through the Israel Scholarship Education Foundation. The fund empowers underprivileged teens across Israel to pursue a college education. Donations may be made in his memory to the Bridge the College Fund.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 26, 2020.

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Carlos Benaim

April 26, 2020

The entire ISEF family, board, staff, students, and alumni, deeply mourns the passing of Selim Benardete. Selim devoted his brilliant mind and generous heart to good deeds, including helping Israel's at-risk children. With his wife Luna, Selim established ISEF's Benardete Bridge to College Fund, providing intensive mentoring and tutoring to marginalized Israeli youth in preparation for college. Selim engaged three generations of his family in this project. ISEF is grateful for his wisdom and commitment to excellence. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Luna, to Selim's children, Steven and Judith, Nancy and Yakub, and to his grandchildren. May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Carlos Benaim, President
Nina Weiner, Chairwoman Emerita
Israel Scholarship Education Foundation (ISEF)

Carlos Benaim

April 26, 2020

The entire ISEF family, board, staff, students, and alumni, deeply mourns the passing of Selim Benardete. Selim devoted his brilliant mind and generous heart to good deeds, including helping Israel's at-risk children. With his wife Luna, Selim established ISEF's Benardete Bridge to College Fund, providing intensive mentoring and tutoring to marginalized Israeli youth in preparation for college. Selim engaged three generations of his family in this project. ISEF is grateful for his wisdom and commitment to excellence. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Luna, to Selim's children, Steven and Judith, Nancy and Yakub, and to his grandchildren. May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Carlos Benaim, President
Nina Weiner, Chairwoman Emerita
Israel Scholarship Education Foundation (ISEF)

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