Eli Seth Berens

Birth date: Jun 13, 1960 Death date: Sep 4, 2020

OBITUARY FOR ELI SETH BERENS June 13, 1960 – September 4, 2020 Eli Seth Berens of Hollywood, Florida passed away suddenly of natural causes on September 4, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Joanna Polinsky Berens and proud fath Read Obituary

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Jill

48w ago

My love for the Berens family goes so far back in to my childhood when I lived at 5465 LaGorce. Eli was always a kind person and his sister Debbie was very special to me - always exuding so much love. I remember their father Julian (sp?) who cared for us all in the "neighborhood" and we especially had a bond as we had the same birthday. What a lovely human being! I remember vividly many sharks and minnow games in the pool, eating mangos from their mango trees, Sitting around the kitchen table eating watermelon with sprinkles of salt. Best of all was playing sardines in their home on many weekends. I was Eli's prom date and was very happy he invited me. Eli was one of the most gracious lovely persons. I am so thankful that he married and raised a family. I am so happy that he had such a happy life. With prayers and blessings, Jill

Pamela Friedman

265w ago

AEPi reunion and Rachel & Jacob’s wedding. Eli’s always so much fun!

John Buschman

266w ago

I've been reading your many posts about what a great family man he was and would like to add just a bit more to those very heart-warming stories. I barely knew Eli, but I felt as though I did from hearing Joanna's stories the last several years as we worked together on our many food-rescue initiatives. I finally did get to meet the man and immediately saw that tight family bond that you who knew him well have all been talking about.

The occasion was at Taste of the Nation, a fundraiser of the No Kid Hungry project when Eli, Joanna and Samuel showed up on a Saturday night to help me recover all the food leftover from this grand annual affair. That amazing event brings together 50-60 of the best chefs every year from across South Florida to show off their creative culinary talents for a truly great cause.

I'm so happy to be able to share this photo of the four us at right around midnight on April 27, 2018, dead tired but still smiling upon delivering 91 trays of amazing nutrition to the Miami Rescue Mission. The next few days the food we recovered from the charity event became an even greater charity effort as it was turned into more than 1000 meals for the homeless of the Overtown area and the formerly-homeless residents of the Mission.

This is the Berens family; always concerned about those in greater need and trying to do something about it. May Joanna and Samuel long continue this legacy of deep care for others that Eli clearly had instilled in this wonderful family. Long live all of these great memories of Eli Seth Berens!

Dr. John D. Buschman
Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Florida International University
North Miami Beach, FL

Penny

266w ago

Sending our heartfelt sympathies to you, Joanna and Sam on your loss of your beloved Eli. I was only able to watch a part of the beautiful funeral service, but did hear you, Joanna clear and oh so strong. Your tribute comforted everyone there as well those of us zooming in. Unfortunately, I missed Sam's talk, but I am sure it was full of loving memories. Today is our Dad's Yahrzeit, so I will also light an extra candle in memory of Eli. He was so special to so many. Now may his memory be a comfort and blessing to you and Sam, his family and friends and to anyone who knew and loved him.

Penny

266w ago

in honor of Eli.

A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.

Lazar Family

266w ago

Eli provided a great energy to our block. His presence will be deeply missed. It was clear during our conversations how important his family was to him. May you be comforted by the mourners of Tzion and Jerusalem.

Elana, Shimmy, Eva, Keren, and Ronen Lazar

Ron Friedman

266w ago

Added a new photo to the Memories Album album.

Sheila Bernstein

266w ago

I remember the rich treasure trove of pictures and keepsakes of family and friends he proudly displayed and shared. He was a loving and entertaining storyteller. He was excited for life, love and family. We will miss him. ~Sheila Bernstein