Theodore Mann, 92, Former Chairman Of Presidents Conference And Early Critic Of Israeli Occupation
Mann is remembered as representing “the voice of moral principle, a fierce commitment to pluralism, and dedication to human rights.”The post [Th…
Jonathan Sacks, former UK chief rabbi and Jewish ‘intellectual giant,’ dies at 72
“When anger erupts in a body politic, there is often a justified cause. But then the political domain has got to take that anger and deal with it.”
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks says he is being treated for cancer
Sacks served as chief rabbi of the British Commonwealth from 1991 until 2013 and is among the most prominent writers on Orthodox Judaism in the world.
Adin Steinsaltz, acclaimed scholar who made the Talmud more accessible, dies at 83
Steinsaltz died Friday at 83, after years of declining health.
Are families fleeing Jewish day schools? Far from it, but it’s complicated.
Far from facing devastating enrollment declines, some Jewish day schools are finding that the pandemic is bringing them new students.
Bertram Korn, 64, Former Editor Of Philadelphia Jewish Exponent
Korn served as executive editor of the Exponent from 1994 to 1997 and was involved in establishing the Philadelphia branch of the media watchdog gr…
Poway Chabad Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein pleads guilty to tax fraud
Goldstein pleaded guilty Tuesday in a scheme that enabled donors to his synagogue to get the bulk of their money back but still claim a tax deduction.
Netanyahu admits Israel reopened ‘too soon’ after surge of COVID diagnoses
Facing a surge in coronavirus cases and mounting public anger over the economic fallout, the prime minister took responsibility for the decision.
Lester Wax, 74, Vintage Car Enthusiast With International Reputation
Car enthusiasts from around the world would seek Wax’s advice and send him parts to repair.The post [Lester Wax, 74, vintage car enthusiast with …
Palestinians release counterproposal to Trump peace plan
Under the proposal, the Palestinians would accept a sovereign demilitarized state with “minor border adjustments.”