Turkish Chief Rabbi Dead at 84

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Rabbi Ishak Haleva would be remembered as "a great leader and educator."

Jimmy Carter Dead at 100; Damaged the Security of the Jews and Israel

The damage Carter inflicted on the State of Israel and consequently on world Jewry is only now fully coming to light.

Freed Oct. 7 Hostage Hanna Katzir Passes Away

"Her heart couldn't withstand the terrible suffering since October 7."

Eduard Kuznetsov, Soviet Era Dissident and Would-Be Hijacker Dies at 86

Kuznetsov was one of the most prominent figures in the Soviet Jewish dissident movement of the 1970s.

Four IDF Reservists Die in Southern Lebanon

The soldiers were scanning a terrorist tunnel when a stockpile of Hezbollah weapons and explosives stored at the site detonated.

IDF Announces Oct. 7 Death of US-Israeli Cpt. Omer Neutra

On October 7 Cpt. Omer Neutra was abducted by Hamas terrorists along with three tank mates as their tank went up in flames.

Israeli Scholar, 71, Killed in Lebanon

IDF Maj. (res.) Ze'ev Erlich was a renowned scholar of the Land of Israel.

Hamas-Held Hostage Idan Shtivi No Longer Among the Living

Shtivi's death was determined by a panel of medical experts together with the Israel Police and the Ministry of Religious Affairs, based on new intelligence.

Renowned Cantor Naftali Hershtik Dies at 77

Nearly every sitting Israeli prime minister listened to his glorious interpretation of the prayers at the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem, where he served for 30 years as Chief Cantor.

Quiet Israeli Diplomat Joseph Ciechanover Passes Away at 90

Ciechanover spent more time discussing Israel’s security with the Lubavitcher Rebbe than anyone else.

WATCH: ‘Always Confident In Himself’: Thousands Pay Last Respects to Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Thousands of Israelis gathered in Jerusalem on Monday to pay their final respects to Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who became one of the best-known of the hostages held by Hamas.

Philanthropist Cherna Moskowitz, ‘Extraordinary Zionist,’ Dies at 93

She and her husband, Dr. Irving I. Moskowitz, donated generously and widely to Jewish and humanitarian causes worldwide, especially in Israel.

Thousands Attend Funeral of Lone Soldier Who Died of Allergy Attack

The American-born infantryman spent more than 200 days fighting in the Gaza Strip during the current war against Hamas.

Global Icon Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 96, Passes Away

Dr. Ruth Westheimer was followed and loved by millions around the world.

Be’er Sheva Chief Rabbi Yehuda Deri, 66, Passes Away

Rabbi Deri was the oldest brother of Shas party leader Arye Deri. Born in Morocco, he made aliya with his family at age 10.

A Great Lover of Israel

Dedicated to the Jewish People and the State of Israel. May his life be an inspiration and his memory be for a blessing

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky Who Oversaw Thousands of Chabad Institutes Dead at 75

Rabbi Kotlarsky’s passing is a profound loss for the Chabad-Lubavitch community and the entire Jewish world.

United Hatzalah Mourns the Death of Its Volunteer EMT, Hamas Hostage Dolev Yehoud

The entire United Hatzalah family bows its head in sorrow and grief upon receiving the bitter news that our dedicated volunteer EMT, Dolev Yehoud...

Gershon Elinson, Gush Etzion’s Legendary Photographer, 75

Elinson photographed the history of Gush Etzion and Israel for 45 years.

Former US Senator Joe Lieberman Dies at 82

Lieberman was chosen by then-Vice President Al Gore to be his running mate in the 2000 presidential election, becoming the first Jewish candidate to do so.

Captain Daniel Perez Declared Fallen in Battle

Daniel Perez is the son of Rabbi Doron Perez of Mizrazchi.

Prince of Depression Comedy Richard Lewis Dead at 76

“I was the baby of the family, and I'm still convinced I was a mistake.”

Rabanit Sara Druckman, Widow of Rabbi Haim Druckman, zt’l, Passes Away

"The Bnei Akiva movement bows its head and mourns the passing of Rabanit Dr. Sara Druckman, who was a faithful partner in leading the movement."

Brooklyn’s Former Borough President Howard Golden Dead at 98

"He had an extraordinary life. He really fought for the borough and the city he loved."

Five Israeli Soldiers Fall in Gaza

Four of the five soldiers were killed in action in southern Gaza; the fifth died in northern Gaza.

The Farewell Letter to His Family Written by IDF Sgt-Maj (res) Ben Zussman, z’l

"If you are reading this, something has probably happened to me . . . I am grateful for the privilege to defend our beautiful land and the people of Israel."

2 IDF Reservists Fall in Battle, Including Son of War Cabinet Minister Gadi Eisenkot

IDF reservist Master Sergeant Gal Meir Eisenkot fell in battle in northern Gaza after a booby-trapped Hamas tunnel shaft exploded as he approached. IDF reservists Yonatan Deitch fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Henry Kissinger Dead at 100, Was Among Most Influential Jews of the 20th Century

In his later years, he was unable to travel to several countries for fear of being prosecuted for war crimes.

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