Steven Hill, Star of ‘Law & Order,’ ‘Mission: Impossible,’ Dead at 94

Hill only lasted one season on “Mission: Impossible,” because he was "difficult to work with," most notably because he refused to work late on Fridays, because of his Shabbat observance.

Outreach Pioneer And Longtime Jewish Press Columnist Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis Passes Away

Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, pioneer in Jewish outreach, founder of the international Hineni organization, and Jewish Press columnist for more than fifty years, passed away Tuesday at the age of 80.

Conspiracy Theory and Aliens Expert Barry Chamish, 64

He is best known for his conspiracy theory regarding the Yitzhak Rabin assassination, which received a great deal of support at the time, especially on the right.

Joseph Wilf, Real Estate Developer And Supporter Of Jewish Causes, Passes Away At 91

The Wilfs, both Joe and Harry, were not just philanthropic donors to the RCA, stressed Herson, but took an active role in the continued growth of the educational institution.

Jewish Actor Fyvush Finkel, 93, Passes Away

Famed Jewish actor Philip 'Fyvush' Finkel was born in Brownsville, NY. He brought to life several characters in 'Fiddler on the Roof.'

Last Survivor of Sobibor Death Camp, Philip Bialowitz, obm, Passes Away

The last Polish Jew who managed to survive the Sobibor Nazi death camp has passed away at the age of 90.

Raoul Wallenberg’s Fate Revealed in Diary of Former KGB Chief

The former chief of the KGB bequeaths evidence about Raoul Wallenberg for future generations, in papers found in a suitcase.

Rebbetzin Shoshana Schechter, z’l, Wife of Yeshiva Chaim Berlin Head, Rabbi Aharon Schechter

A major source of strength to women in the yeshivishe Jewish world has moved on to the World to Come.

Parents of Russian-Jewish Star Trek Actor Sue Fiat Chrysler for Son’s Death

The parents of Russian-Jewish actor Anton Yelchin sue Fiat Chrysler over their son's death.

Philanthropist Marcus Katz Dead at 89

Katz established the Marcus Katz Award which for 41 years has been given to outstanding contributors to building harmony between Jewish law and tradition and the modern world.

In Memory of Albert (Anshel) Klass

His life was an example of Torah, middos and humility in action.

Mass Turnout at Funeral of IDF Lone Soldier Shlomo Rindenow, z’l

Hundreds accompanied US-born IDF lone soldier Shlomo Rindenow, z'l on his final journey to rest in Netzer Hazani.

Elie Wiesel Remembered As ‘One Of The Great Moral Voices Of Our Time’

Wiesel was criticized by some in the Orthodox community for what they viewed as his rejection of faith in God after the Holocaust. But Weisel, who studied Jewish religious texts daily throughout his adult life, resented the allegation.

NYC World Trade Center Goes Blue-and-White For Elie Wiesel

The World Trade Center sparkled with blue and white lights in memory of Elie Wiesel, a strong advocate for Israel.

Israeli Leaders Bid Farewell to Holocaust Survivor and Writer Elie Wiesel

“Elie Wiesel was the collective moral compass of the Jewish people,” said Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky.

Holocaust Author and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel Dead at 87

For ten years after the war, Wiesel refused to write about or discuss his experiences during the Holocaust.

Israeli Millionaire Philanthropist, Founder of Emanuel, Motti Zisser Dies at 61

Zisser captured the Israeli public's imagination, especially in the religious sector, in the early 1980s, when he initiated the founding of the city of Emanuel in Samaria.

Albert Klass, Who Played A Key Role In Rise Of The Jewish Press, Dies...

“He had a strong connection to Torah and was very respectful of Torah scholars,” he added. “He was self-educated man who was well read and business savvy.”

Russian-Jewish ‘Star Trek’ Actor Anton Yelchin Dies in Bizarre Accident

Rising Russian-Jewish actor Anton Yelchin, 27, has died in a freak accident at his home in Los Angeles.

Texas PR/Tech Guru Killed in Tel Aviv Car Accident

Alan Weinkratz was a well-known figure in the Israeli hi-tech startup scene.

Dr. Irving I. Moskowitz, 88

Dr. Irving Moskowitz z"l has been called the Montefiore and Rothschild of our time.

Terror Continues 2 Yrs After Hamas Kidnapping & Murders of Naftali, Eyal and Gilad

This past Sunday marked the second anniversary of the Hamas abduction and murder of three yeshiva teens from a hitchiking post in Gush Etzion.

Four Tel Aviv Terror Shooting Attack Victims Identified

Four new terror victims will not be present to hear the reading of the Ten Commandments in synagogue this Shavuot. Their names have been released.

World Boxing Champ Muhammad Ali Dead at 74

One of the greatest heavyweight boxers the world has ever known, Muhammad Ali, is dead at the age of 74.

We Remember Eliahu ben Shaul Cohen, z’l, Legend of the Mossad

Intelligence from Mossad spy Eli Cohen helped Israel win the Six Day War.

Hungarian Authorities Arrest 2 Suspects in Death of Ofir Gross, z’l

Two murder suspects have been arrested in Hungary in connection with the death of Jerusalem resident Ofir Gross, z'l.

The True Art of Sport: Game or Torture?

Sport teaches us who we really are. It is not just entertainment or therapy for those who watch, but a glimpse of the infinite possibilities of life.

Rabbi Meir Soloveitchik zt’l, Dean of Brisk Yeshiva, Laid to Rest

The head of the Brisk Yeshiva in Zichron Moshe, Rabbi Meir Soloveitchik, was laid to rest in Jerusalem.

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