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World War II hero is buried, 73 years after he was killed by the Germans

David Rosenkrantz was killed on Sept. 28, 1944 by German machine-gun fire during Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands, a fierce battle chronicled in the 1977 film “A Bridge Too Far.”

Jonathan Gold, Pulitzer Prize-winning restaurant critic, dies at 57

He is survived by his wife, 'Los Angeles Times' editor Laurie Ochoa, and two children.

Jewish History president resigns, denies right-wing critics are to blame

On Friday, the Forward reported that Myers was stepping down from his post as president and CEO of the Manhattan-based organization at the end of August in order to move back to Los Angeles.

Iranian-American Jews call for boycott of Persian singer over 'antisemitic' lyrics

The lyrics in question are from the song "Flock of Vultures" in which the singer compares Jews to the predatory bird.

Jerusalem monument to be dedicated to Machal

During the War of Independence, 4,922 volunteers from 59 countries joined Machal (the Hebrew acronym for volunteers from abroad), 123 of whom fell in the line of duty.

Rivlin to address Israeli expats in Los Angeles

President Reuven Rivlin makes the trip against the backdrop of the recent rift in relations between Israel and Diaspora Jewry, as well his concerns about the resurgence of antisemitism world-wide.

Einstein's pre-WWII letter fearing for Europe sells for $30,000 at auction

"I do not have any hope left for the future of Europe," wrote Einstein.

Bomb threats close three LA synagogues over Shabbat

With the suspect of last year's wave of bomb threats currently behind bars, who is behind the scares now?

Yad Labanim to meet with Jewish community in Los Angeles

Yad Labanim serves the families of fallen IDF soldiers, like American lone soldier Max Steinberg.

Report: Los Angeles measles outbreak centers on Orthodox Jewish community