Natan and Avital Sharansky Mourn Passing of Prisoner of Zion Maria Slepak
For almost twenty years, Volodya and Maria Slepak were, without exaggeration, the undisputed leaders of the historic movement for the spiritual and physical freedom of Soviet Jewry.
We Remember Eliahu ben Shaul Cohen, z’l, Legend of the Mossad
Intelligence from Mossad spy Eli Cohen helped Israel win the Six Day War.
Rabbi Moshe Tendler Dead at 95, Influenced Revolutionary Rulings of Father in Law’s ‘Igros...
Rabbi Tendler was the posek for the Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists and served as its president.
Nechama Rivlin, First Lady of Israel, z’l, – Scientist, Patron of Poetry
"I . . . wish that our world will always have people in it who make poetry from it."
Body of Missing Israeli Found in Georgia
The body of missing Israeli back packer Dor Cohen has been found in Georgia.
Egypt Bids Farewell to Native Son, Legendary Omar Sharif
Legendary actor Omar Sharif was laid to rest in Cairo after funeral services at a mosque.
Liverpool Chabad Rabbi Pays Tribute to Elderly Jewish Couple Who Perished in a Flood
"They were due to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary next week and our only comfort is knowing that they were together to the very end."
Online Warrior Ari Fuld Victim of Fatal Stabbing in Gush Etzion
"I fight anti Israel propaganda and expose those who spread it."
Elka Rothman, Haredi Matriarch of 2,000 Offspring, Dies at 97
Jerusalemites used to say that Elka was the grandmother of half of Jerusalem.
Princeton’s Rabbi James Diamond Killed in Traffic Accident
Rabbi James Diamond, the retired director of Princeton University's Center for Jewish Life, has died in a traffic accident after leaving a breakfast Talmud...
17-Year-Old Victim of Car-Ramming, Stabbing Rampage Dies of Injuries
14 people were wounded in the terror attack at the Karkur junction.
Pres. Reuven Rivlin Mourns His Older Sister
President Reuven Rivlin is mourning the passing of his 84-year-old older sister Etti Herling Binyamin.
The Legacy Of Rabbi Jacob J. Hecht
Monday, Tu B’Av (July 22), marked the 23rd yahrzeit of late Rabbi Jacob J. Hecht, a world-renowned communal rabbi and chinuch activist who inspired many with his books and talks. Rabbi Hecht had a unique relationship with the Lubavitcher Rebbe and carried out many important missions and projects at his directive.
Joan Rivers Dies at Age 81
The outspoken Jewish comedienne Joan Rivers passed away on Thursday.
Rebbetzin Faiga Korenblit, 96, OBM
Rebbetzin Faiga Korenblit, a longtime resident of Flatbush and beloved Rebbetzin of Ohel Moshe Chevra Thilim Lubavitch Shul, passed away on Shabbos.
Yehuda Klopfer z”l, 96
Yehuda was a survivor of Aushwitz. This is his story.
Warrior Poet Haim Gouri Dead at 94
Gouri's songs are an inseparable part of the Israeli ethos.
Reflections On My Great-Grandmother, Mrs. Golda Katz a”h
She had many names and was many things to many people, but to me she was just Babineni.
UNDOF Commander Passes Away Unexpectedly in Israel
"His hard work and unwavering commitment to regional stability were truly appreciated. He will be sorely missed.”
Skulener Rebbe Rabbi Yisroel Avrohom Portugal, zt’l, Passes Away
The Rebbe, zt'l was known for the thousands of niggunim he composed.
Former Minister of Defense Moshe Arens Dies at 93
Moshe Arens, revered as one of Israel’s most prominent politicians, passed away at his home in Savyon on Monday morning, a few days after his 93rd birthday.
Yehuda Avner (86), Advisor, Ambassador and Author
Yehuda Avner dedicated his life to the State of Israel.
Tze’i Lach B’ikvei Hatzon… A Tribute to my Grandmother, Mrs. Irene Klass, on her...
My grandmother, Mrs. Irene Klass, passed away three years ago after a long and full life, Baruch Hashem. My grandmother paved the way for us, trying to make sure that we would have a path to follow on our own long journeys.
Dore Gold Dead at 71, Was Among Originators of Abraham Accords
Gold played a crucial role in establishing ties between the Likud Party leadership and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Britain’s Rabbi Sacks Says Thatcher as More like Moses than Aaron
British Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks paid tribute to Margaret Thatcher on the day of her funeral, saying that “in public, her leadership style...
Israeli Ambassador’s Mother Succumbs in Chile Rafting Accident
At least one victim is still in serious condition, and four others are hospitalized in fair condition.
‘Mishpacha’ Chief Editor Rabbi Moshe Grylak Dead at 87
Rabbi Grylak enlisted in the IDF fought in the Yom Kippur War.
Pittsburgh Rebbe, 64, Dies from COVID-19
To the Jews of Ashdod, the Rebbe was known as the person to whom to turn with the question on “what to do next," regardless of affiliation.
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz Dead at 83, Jewish Nation Loses Great Teacher
Few have done so much to enlighten so many.
Founder of Israel’s Adi Organ-Donor Card Passes Away at 93
Dvora Ben Dror founded the Adi card after her son, Adi (Ehud) Ben Dror, passed away due to a chronic kidney illness in 1978, after failing to secure a kidney donation.