Solomon F. Sopher, a prominent and enthusiastic racehorse owner for over five decades, passed away today, Tuesday, 3 November 2026, in Mumbai.
Solomon F. Sopher was the President of the Baghdadi Jewish community in Mumbai, India. He also served as a Trustee of the David Sassoon Fund and as Chairman and Managing Director of the Sir Jacob Sassoon Trust, which manages the Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue in Mumbai, as well as the Magen David and Ohel David Synagogues in Pune.
He was also associated with several other Jewish institutions, serving as a Trustee and Chairman of organisations such as E.E.E. Sassoon High School, Sassoon Guest House, David Sassoon Library, Lady Rachel Sassoon Dispensary, Sassoon Dock and the Indian Jewish Federation, among others.
May his soul rest in peace. Indiarace extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.