Our Staff

Our dedicated and supportive team members are here to guide you through this difficult journey. We take pride in doing our absolute best to ensure your needs are met.

Yerucham Kopelman

Founder

Yerucham is a South Florida local who has been in the Funeral industry for over 35 years. He has extensive knowledge of the entire industry and specific knowledge of the South Florida Jewish funeral segment. He is the go-to person for most Jews and Jewish organizations for all their funeral related needs. 

Yerucham has had a vision of creating a true to religion Jewish Funeral Home in South Florida for many years and is proud to offer these services in his hometown. 

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Chaim Russ

Executive Director

Chaim is a South Florida native who has experience helping companies increase market share while building strong community ties. As a lifelong resident of South Florida, Chaim believes deeply that Neshama can greatly benefit the entire South Florida community by changing the way funeral homes interact with the community. 

Chaim attended Ner Israel for High School and went on to college at Providence College in Rhode Island before returning to South Florida to build a home. He lives in North Miami Beach with his family. 

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Benjamin Kopelman

Funeral Director In Charge

Benjamin, a South Florida native, possesses the inherent ability to connect empathetically with bereaved families. He has a Bachelor's degree from Talmudic University and a degree in Mortuary Science. He resides in Boca Raton with his family and works every day to ensure that every family is provided a kosher Jewish funeral.