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Becky Benaroya, 1923-2026

JL;DR SUMMARY Becky Benaroya, a first-generation Sephardic Jew from Seattle, left an indelible mark through her philanthropy and community work until her passing at the age of 103 in 2026. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityEducationPhilanthropySephardic JewsIsrael StudiesArtSeattleLegacyBecky BenaroyaJack Benaroya

Places mentioned

Seattle, Washington, United States
"children, and the city of Seattle touched countless institutions and individuals, died on February 25th, 2026."
Pasco, Washington, United States
"Jack went into the Navy and was stationed in Pasco when Becky gave birth to their first child,"
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
"Jack moved the family to Cleveland for business, where Becky managed her small children while her husband worked."
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
"she split her time between Seattle and Rancho Mirage, California."
Tekirdag, Tekirdağ, Turkey
"and Dona Adatto Benoun, an immigrant from Tekirdag, Turkey."
Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece
"an immigrant from the Island of Rhodes, and Dona Adatto Benoun, an immigrant from Tekirdag, Turkey."

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