Michael Halzel's Obituary
Michael Halzel, 80 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Jewish educator passed in peace on May 22, 2021 following a 7 year courageous battle with multiple myeloma.
Michael is survived by his wife Celie, his son Avi, his grandchildren Matan, Ariela, Adina and Gilad and his sisters Harriet and Roz.
Michael started the “Halzel Dynasty” as his son Avi has also become a noted Jewish educator himself. To the best of our knowledge, Michael and Avi were the only father/son team that both served actively as Heads of Day Schools at the same time, as well as the only father and son to both receive honorary doctorates for their work and career from the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Services on Monday, May 24 at 11:00 at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel 5808 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33484
Shiva will be observed in Delray Beach and in Denver.
Contributions may be made to Denver Jewish Day School (2450 S Wabash St., Denver, CO 80231)
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