Rabbi Romi Cohn, Holocaust Rescuer, Dies of Coronavirus at 92
By Marcy Oster / JTA
Rabbi Avrohom Hakohen Cohn survived the Holocaust and went on to fight the Nazis in his native Czechoslovakia. He is...
First Israeli, a Holocaust Survivor, Dies of Coronavirus
By Ron Kampeas / JTA
Arie Even, the first Israeli to die from the coronavirus, was buried in the dead of night with mourners standing six...
Physician Ethel Schwartz Weinberg Dies at 83
Ethel Schwartz Weinberg was always thinking ahead.
“I think I decided early that I had the interest and the capability to be a physician, and...
Norman L. Leventhal, Israel Guide Dog Center Founder, Business Owner, Dies at 90
Some don’t aspire to retirement; they aspire to never retire.
That’s the spirit family and friends say best described Norman L. Leventhal, who long served...
James Lipton, ‘Inside the Actor’s Studio’ Host, Dies at 93
By Marcy Oster / JTA
James Lipton, who hosted the “Inside the Actors Studio” on the Bravo channel for 23 seasons, died on March 2. He...
Philanthropist Renée Zuritsky Dies at 76
Philadelphia native Renée Zuritsky, who was known for her philanthropic work and as an arts patron, died Feb. 10. She was 76.
The wife of...
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...