Artscroll Founder Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz Dead at 73
Rabbi Zlotowitz et al's most ambitious endeavor was the publication of the Schottenstein English Edition of the Talmud.
Yehuda Klopfer z”l, 96
Yehuda was a survivor of Aushwitz. This is his story.
Claire Shulman, Former Queens Borough President, Dies at 94
Claire Shulman was the first woman to become the Queens Borough President.
Jewish and Israel-Related Groups Mourn the Passing of 80-Year-Old Rep. John Lewis
“America is better off because of John Lewis,” noted the Jewish Federations of North America, “and his legacy will live on forever in the many people he inspired to live up to his example.”
Two Jews Killed in Amtrak Crash
Two Jews, a women CEO of a start-up and a Naval Academy students, were among the seven people killed in Tuesday night's crash of...
Pete Seeger Leaves Behind Complicated Legacy on Israel
Legendary folk singer and political activist Pete Seeger, who died on Monday in New York City at the age of 94, left behind a...
Update: Bayit Yehudi Knesset Member Uri Orbach Dies
His death is a great loss to his family and to Israel at-large well as the Bayit Yehudi party.
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.
Remembering Dr. Yaakov Elman, A Legendary Jewish Historian
He cared about the unique personal circumstances that shaped each of the great thinkers of Jewish history.
Ed Asner Who Created the Legendary Lou Grant Dead at 91
In April 2017, Asner announced that he no longer supports the BDS movement.
Dr. Vladimir Zelenko Dead at 49, Promoted the ‘Zelenko Protocol’
On March 21, 2020, Zelenko posted a video to YouTube and Facebook addressed to President Donald Trump.
Thousands Pay Last Respects To Rabbi Levinger
Among those who spoke were President Ruby Rivlin, Minister Uri Ariel, Rabbi Dov Lior and Rabbi Haim Druckman.
Rabbi Emanuel Holzer, z’l, NY Jewish Leader, Passes
Rabbi Emanuel Holzer was one of the first and most active in helping to grow the "kosher food industry" at the OU.
Supreme Court Justice Eliyahu Winograd Dead at 91
“Judge Eliyahu Winograd was a legal beacon whose contribution to the security of Israel was enormous.”
A Saintly Sofer: Rabbi Yosef Lasdun Passes Away at 62
Aside from being an especially skilled sofer, Rabbi Lasdun was exemplary in his impeccable honesty, humility and yashrus.
Russian Parliament Member Drowns in Dead Sea
Tarasyuk was the deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Natural Resources and Utilization.
Murdered IDF Soldier to be Laid to Rest in Sdei Hemed
IDF Sgt. Omri Levi, age 19, was murdered by an Israeli Arab terrorist in Be'er Sheva at the central bus station.
PM Netanyahu: I Grieve At The Passing Of… My Cherished Friend, Ya’akov Ne’eman
PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara send their deepest condolences to the wife of former Justice Minister Ya'akov Ne'eman, z'l, close friends of the couple.
Mother of Freed Israeli Hostage Noa Argamani Passes Away
Liora spent her last days with her daughter Noa.
Satmar Billionaire Philanthropist Dead at 88
Satmar dynasty’s major supporters, billionaire Rabbi Yeshaya Wolf Lev, passed away at 88.
Human Rights Watch Founder Robert Bernstein Dies at 96
NGO Monitor president Gerald Steinberg noted that “unfortunately, human-rights rhetoric and values are too often manipulated for narrow political agendas. [His] principled voice will sorely be missed.”
Gregg Allman, Southern Rock Music ioneer, Passes On at 69
"Gregg considered being on the road playing music with his brothers and solo band for his beloved fans, essential medicine for his soul."
Harry Belafonte, Grandson of Dutch Sephardic Jew, Dies at Age 96
The president called the Calypso singer, actor and activist “legendary.”
Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Leibowitz, zt’l, Head of Ponevezh Yeshiva, Laid to Rest
Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Leibowitz, zt'l, was a disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk.
Manfred Gerstenfeld, Long Time Contributor to the Jewish Press, Dead at 84
Gerstenfeld was considered one of the deepest and most influential thinkers in the study of anti-Semitism.
World’s Oldest Jewish Person Dies at 113
The world's oldest Jewish person has died in New York City at age 113, the Star Tribune reports.
Evelyn Kozak's granddaughter, Brucha Weisberger, says she...
Noam Shalit, Father of Gilad Shalit, Passes Away
Noam Shalit was a vigorous and vocal advocate in the effort to free his son.
Katz’s Deli’s Chef Kenneth Kohn Died
Katz’s Deli, a Lower East Side institution since 1888, has issued a statement in memory of its departed chef.
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.
Breslov Chassid Who Received Trump’s Well Wishes Passed Away in Uman
Rabbi Getz came to Uman with the last strength in his body to stay near Rabbi Nachman's gravesite during the days of Judgment.