Shlomo Avineri, dovish Israeli political philosopher and public intellectual, dies at 90 The expert on Zionism and Marxism urged both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to understand the other’s pain. By Andrew Silow-Carroll December 4, 2023 12:39 pm
Henry Kissinger, influential first Jewish secretary of state, dies at 100 Kissinger’s efforts to end Israel’s Yom Kippur War in 1973 gave birth to the term “shuttle diplomacy.” November 29, 2023 9:18 pm
Shelley Akabas, Columbia U social work pioneer who transformed the world of work, dies at 92 The labor economist trained social workers in helping people with disabilities and other challenges thrive on the job. November 27, 2023 5:41 pm
Herbert Gold, novelist who mined his own Jewish upbringing, dies at 99 By Andrew Silow-Carroll November 27, 2023 2:20 pm
Conservative Judaism’s flagship in mourning after death of 3 influential scholars By Andrew Silow-Carroll November 20, 2023 5:16 pm
Phillip Ratner, sculptor whose work tells immigrants’ stories at NYC landmarks, dies at 86 By Andrew Silow-Carroll November 20, 2023 4:18 pm
Vivian Silver, veteran Canadian-Israeli peace activist, declared dead in Hamas massacre By JTA Staff November 13, 2023 7:23 pm
Students and fellow educators on three continents say goodbye to Israeli reservist killed in tunnel blast By Andrew Silow-Carroll November 13, 2023 3:37 pm
Alan Hevesi, tarnished NYC pol who championed Holocaust restitution, dies at 83 By Andrew Silow-Carroll November 13, 2023 1:47 pm
Jenessa Schwartz, Bay Area day school teacher and cancer ‘thriver,’ dies at 41 By Leslie Katz November 6, 2023 5:05 pm