Alice B. Slonim Obituary (1937 - 2014)

Alice Benis Slonim, age 77, passed away on October 23, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents, I.C. “Cy” and Frances Benis and husband, Dr. Arnold Slonim. She is survived by her son, David (Dee-Dee) Stein; daughter, Julie (Robert) Stein Makowsky; brother, Stuart (Yass) Benis; step daughter, Elyse (Ed) Brown; step son, Dr. Charles (Barrie) Slonim; grandchildren, Avi, Judah and Seth Stein, Talia and Noah Makowsky, Jessica and Erik Brown, Arlie and Emma Slonim; special friend, Ted Stone; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Alice graduated from Bexley High School, Antioch University with a Master's in Social Work and the Florence Melton Adult Mini School. She was a life member of Congregation Tifereth Israel and its sisterhood. She was very proud to study and learn and become an adult B'nai Mitzvah through one of the synagogue’s earliest classes. She was a founder of the shul’s USY Chapter in the 1950’s. For over two decades, Alice worked at the Columbus Jewish Center where she found her calling as being a welcoming friend to many people in the community. Alice was an active member of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority, dedicating much time and care to serving as Chapter advisor for Rho at OSU and working as National Province Director. She was also a member of National Council of Jewish Women, life member of Hadassah, member of Jewish Women International (formerly B'nai B’rith), BBYO Adult Committee Chairperson and member of Wexner Heritage House Auxiliary. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 24, 2014. Shiva will be observed at the home of David and Dee-Dee Stein. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Congregation Tifereth Israel - Cy and Frances Benis Fund.