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Six Killed at Jerusalem Bus Stop as Authorities Identify Victims

Biographical tributes with funeral plans highlight the victims’ roles in religious and civic life.

Overview

  • Officials named the six people killed Monday morning at the Ramot Junction bus stop in Jerusalem, where the attack struck passengers waiting for Egged Bus 62.
  • The victims were Reb Levi Yitzchak Pash, 57; Reb Yaakov Pinto, 25; Reb Alter Yisrael Mitzner, 31; Reb Yosef David, 43; Reb Mordechai Steintz, 79; and Mrs. Sarita (Sarah) Mendelson, 60.
  • Pash, a longtime Kol Torah staff member from Tel Tzion, reportedly gave up a car ride to let someone reach a hospital and was killed minutes later.
  • Mendelson served as head of municipal relations in Bnei Akiva’s finance department, and the movement issued a statement mourning her service and leadership.
  • Funeral plans were announced, including Pash’s funeral Monday afternoon from Shamgar to Har HaMenuchos, Mitzner’s service in Bnei Brak, and Pinto’s service Tuesday in Lod.