IDF Soldier, 21, Killed in Action by Arab Terrorist
The terrorist threw down a large stone onto Amit Ben-Yigal's head from above, while his unit was searching for a group of terrorists in the town.
Rebbetzin Miriam Levinger, of the Founders of the Jewish Community in Hebron, Dead at...
"The Rebbetzin was an exemplary mother who raised a great man and many descendants, all soaked in her noble personality."
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz Dead at 83, Jewish Nation Loses Great Teacher
Few have done so much to enlighten so many.
Soviet Era ‘Babi Yar’ Poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko Dies in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 83
Yevtushenko's Babi Yar described both the Nazi atrocities and the Soviet government's own persecution of Jews.
Head of Iran’s Top Clerical Body Dies
After lying in coma for months, 83-year-old Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Kani has died, Iranian media reported Tuesday.
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.
Global Icon Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 96, Passes Away
Dr. Ruth Westheimer was followed and loved by millions around the world.
Professor Steven Plaut, z’l
Prof. Steven Plaut, z'l, passed away at the age of 65 after a years-long battle with cancer.
8-Year-Old ‘Superman Sam’ Sommer Died of Leukemia
"Over his entire brief but meaningful life, Sammy has taught all of us about courage, struggle, strength, and wisdom."
Gustav Metzger, Father of Auto-Destructive Art, Dead at 90
The Who's Pete Townshend who studied under Metzger claimed the latter's teachings had inspired him to destroy guitars onstage at the conclusion of his band's concerts.
Israeli Boxing Champion Saves 5 Lives with Donated Body Parts
He could have chosen the easy service offered to an outstanding athlete. He preferred, instead, to serve as a combat soldier in the Sayeret Egoz special forces unit.
Body of 4th Missing Israeli Hiker Recovered in Nepal
The mountain trek of a lifetime has ended for Israeli hiker Michal Gili Charkesky, whose body was recovered from the Himalayas.
Rabbi Kahane’s Daughter Tzipi Kaplan Dead Unexpectedly at 56
'Her brother was murdered by terrorists, her father was murdered by terrorists. She had a very difficult life. A very good woman.'
My Dear Friend Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum, ZT”L
He would walk the halls of the hospital seeking out people to whom he could direct his chesed.
Thatcher Remembered for her Affection for Britain’s Jews
WASHINGTON (JTA) -- History will remember former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for relentlessly facing down communism and helping to turn back more than...
Esther Pollard Passes Away
Esther Pollard had been battling cancer and recently caught the Coronavirus.
Chabad-Lubavitch Yeshiva Student Yosef Levi, z’l, Dies in Mexico
The 21-year-old victim was a resident of the southern Israeli city of Be’er Sheva.
Rebbetzin Shifra Nebenzahl, Z”L
Rebbetzin Shifra Nebenzahl, the wife of HaRav Avigdor Nebenzahl Shlit"a has passed away over the weekend.
Rabbi Moshe Tendler Dead at 95, Influenced Revolutionary Rulings of Father in Law’s ‘Igros...
Rabbi Tendler was the posek for the Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists and served as its president.
Video Memories of Jewish Comedian Sid Caeser
Sid Caeser, one of the Jewish pioneers of comedy on television, is literally irreplaceable.
Jackie Mason, Rabbi Whose Sermons Did So Much Better on Broadway, Dead at 93
After his father died, Mason left his job as a rabbi to become a standup comedian because, as he put it, "Somebody in the family had to make a living."
Dedicated Leader of Lower East Side Jews Shelly Silver Dead at 77
May his memory be blessed.
Israel’s Pres. Rivlin Expresses Sadness at Benny Elon’s Passing
"As a friend and companion, he was for me a learning partner, an intellectual sparring partner," said President Rivlin.
Ralph Goldman, Former JDC Head And A Builder of Israel, Dies At 100
"Ralph was an iconic and transformative figure who embodied the notion that all ‘Jews are responsible for one another’ throughout his long and extraordinary life,” said JDC's CEO, Alan Gill.
BDE Rav Aharon Schechter zt’l, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Chaim Berlin
The Rav’s wife, Rebbetzin Shoshana, obm, preceded him, having passed away in 2016.
Controversial Former Mossad Head Meir Dagan Dead at 71
Following his departure, Dagan made several controversial public statements concerning the wisdom of an Israeli military attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Netanyahu Eulogizes Minister Uri Orbach z’l – ‘We Loved Him Tremendously’
Minister Uri Orbach, z'l, was eulogized by PM Netanyahu at the cabinet meeting. "We loved him tremendously."
R’ Ben Zion Shenker, z’l, The Monarch of Jewish Music Passes
The music of Modzitz will live on forever thanks to the eternal soul of Reb Ben Zion Shenker, z'l.
Body of Missing Israeli Hiker, Or Ashraf, Found in Nepal
Rescue workers have found the body of the last missing Israeli, 22-year-old Or Ashraf, on Mt. Everest in a "complicated" location.
Rosh Yeshiva, Advocate of Giyur K’halacha, Yoatzot Halacha, Rabbi Nahum Rabinovitch Dies at 92
Rabbi Rabinovitch was a staunch supporter of Nishmat, the only institution in Israel that certifies women as yoatzot halacha – halachic advisors.
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