Obituary
The king and the cobbler: How Illi Gorlitzky built the language of the Israeli stage
From defining Broadway-caliber theater to unionizing the nation’s performers, the legendary actor and advocate leaves behind a legacy that shaped Israel’s cultural fabric for seven decades.
Israeli TV presenter, journalist, director Menashe Raz dies at 80
Albert Axelrad, Brandeis Hillel rabbi who championed pluralism and social justice, dies at 87
Rachel Rabin-Yaakov, Yitzhak Rabin's sister, Galilee settlement figure, dies at 101
Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor who stood up to neo-Nazis in Skokie, dies at 102
Stern's life story featured in the documentary film “Near Normal Man” and in his 2022 memoir, “Near Normal Man: Survival with Courage, Kindness and Hope.”
Fashion icon Iris Apfel dead at 102
Apfel devoured life as only she knew how, taking advantage of every opportunity that came her way and never allowing age to become a barrier.
Remembering Ellen Bernstein, 70, the ‘birthmother’ of Jewish environmentalism
When the Song of Songs is read in synagogues around the world this Passover, Ellen’s earth-focused translation will breathe new life into the ancient, deeply sensual text.
Brooklyn ‘Queer icon’ and progressive Jewish activist, Shelly Weiss, dies at 77
“How do we, as a queer Jewish community, look towards early Jewish roots in the immigrant experience and create community that really supports those of us who are disadvantaged?”
Jewish, British banker Jacob Rothschild dies aged 87
The Rothschild banking family traces its roots back to 18th century Frankfurt, from where different family members moved to cities across Europe to build out banking businesses.
Funeral held on Monday for Chaya Chana Twersky, wife of Rabbi David Twersky
Chaya Chana Twersky, who passed away on February 18, was the daughter of a prominent Hasidic rabbi and was known as an extraordinary hostess and prominent figure in New York Hasidic Jewry
Remembering Rabbi Raymond Apple, a special man of many pursuits
Rabbi Raymond Apple, who passed away on January 19, was a scholar, educator, promotor of interfaith dialogue, and contributor to The Jerusalem Post
How do you cope with loss? New US study sheds light on steps to heal
Based on the study, daily events and perceptions can have a considerable impact on daily functioning and may serve as important mechanisms after a traumatic loss.
Nina Gottlieb, Holocaust survivor who told her story in an award-winning documentary, dies at 91
In December, Gottlieb was invited to celebrate Hanukkah with Kamala Harris at the vice president’s residence in Washington, DC.
An ode to Amnon Rubenstein: The best politician Israel ever had
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Amnon Rubinstein passed away while Israel grapples with the worst crisis in its history; and craves a new political dawn that will replace a departing era’s surplus of divisive leaders
