Real Estate Developer Richard J. Fox Dies at 92
Richard J. Fox, a prominent real estate developer, entrepreneur, political activist and philanthropist, died at his home on Feb. 9. He was 92.
The Fox...
Maccabi USA Legend Bill Steerman Dies at 86
William “Bill” Steerman, a longtime Philadelphia attorney who was among the chief architects of Maccabi USA, died Fed. 5. He was 86.
Steerman grew up...
Hollywood Icon Kirk Douglas Dies at 103
By Tom Tugend / JTA
Kirk Douglas, the legendary actor who portrayed legions of tough guys and embraced his Jewish heritage later in life, died...
TV Host, Hollywood Fashion Maven Gene London Dies at 88
Gene London won the livelihood lottery: He found a job where he could put his natural talents to use and live out his dreams...
Retired Caskey Educator Rabbi Israel Axelrod Dies at 89
Malka Wieder described her father, Holocaust survivor Rabbi Israel Axelrod, as a man who believed all Jewish people were beyond precious, whether they were...
Singer-Songwriter Nancy Falkow McBride Dies at 49
Singer-songwriter Nancy Falkow McBride, once a major player in Philadelphia’s 1990s and early 2000s music scene, died after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer....
Retired Main Line Reform Rabbi Max Hausen Dies at 93
Rabbi Max Hausen of Bryn Mawr was famous for his puns and strong handshake. Friends say his sharp mind, quick, dry wit and sense...
Bernard Brachya Cohen, a Psychologist and Writer, Dies at 93
Bernard Brachya Cohen of Center City was known for sharp and quiet cleverness. The retired clinical psychologist, professor and writer was a legend for...
Congressional Gold Medal Winner Max Gordon Dies at 95
Max Gordon of Northeast Philadelphia, who served in the Office of Strategic Services during World War II and was, in February 2019, awarded the...
Berta Schwartz, Longtime Jewish Educator, Dies in Bus Crash at 71
Berta Schwartz, a longtime Jewish educator at both Perelman Jewish Day School and Adath Jeshurun’s Hebrew school, was among four killed in a bus...