Funeral Details

James Burstein

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Service

Beth Emet The Free Synagogue
1224 Dempster Street
Evanston, Illinois 60202
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Clergy

Rabbi Andrea London
Cantor Natalie Young
Beth Emet The Free Synagogue

Interment - Private

Shiva

Singer Residence
312 Keeney Street
Evanston, Illinois 60202
312.560.8556
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Thursday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM

The service will be live streamed on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1PM Central Time.
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Memorial Contributions

Beth Emet's Soup Kitchen
1224 Dempster Street
Evanston, Illinois 60202
www.bethemet.org
or
ALS Arizona
360 East Coronado Road, Suite 140
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
www.alsaz.org




OBITUARY

We regret to inform you of the death of James Alan Burstein, who died on October 29, 2024. James "Jim" Alan Burstein was the husband of the late Sydney Burstein, and is survived by his partner John Venckus, his children Julie (David) Singer, JB Burstein (Katrina), his four grandchildren Alex, Michael, Simon, and Hannah, and his brother Stuart Burstein and family. Jim’s Memorial Service will be at Beth Emet at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024, and will be broadcast live on Beth Emet’s livestream, www.bethemet.org Private interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. May Jim's memory forever be a blessing.
One of the ways Jewish tradition encourages us to honor the memory of a friend or loved one, or positively influence the healing of body and spirit, is through tzedakah. If you would like to make a donation to Beth Emet in memory of James, you may do so online or contact the office. The family will be notified of your contribution. You can find the family's contact information via MyBethEmet on our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I met Jim at julue and davids wedding .I feel blessed to have her as my niece through marriage. Jim was lucky to have such a special daughter
I know he will be missed.Julie will have lovely memories of her dad always
Love sue

Susan Singer
November 7, 2024
I did not know Jim personally, but through my relationship with JB I came to admire him and value him as a loving father and grandfather. JB’s stories about their dad and all the love and support JB received from him, and his partner, John, as well as stories of adventuring and fun they shared, add to the richness of Jim’s life. The life he shared with so many. Blessings and love to JB and JB’s family.

Kate Blaker
November 9, 2024
I met Jim more than 50 years ago. An interesting man to talk with. A proud father and grandfather. Ler his memory be a blessing.

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Dalia Censor
November 11, 2024
We fondly remember Jim and Sydney, who were our next door neighbors at our first house on Grant St. I still use a number of Sydney's recipes and think warmly of Jim. z'l. May good memories of him be a blessing to all who loved him, and help ease the pain of learning to live without his physical presence.

Henry and Ellen Criz
November 12, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

I worked with Jim for many years and truly valued our friendship. I will fondly remember his kindness, candor and wise counsel. Many years after we worked together, I met David in Baltimore as we also worked together and remember him telling me that he was marrying Julie and that Jim had mentioned to him to meet me. I was so happy to learn this as I remember meeting Julie as a much younger woman when she was in her teens.

Losing a beloved Father is one of the hardest things in life. May his memory always be a blessing to all who knew him.

Fondly,

Jan

Jan Anne Dubin
November 12, 2024