Ex-Polish FM Wladyslaw Bartoszewski, recognized as Righteous Among the Nations, dies Bartoszewski had been sent to Auschwitz in 1940 because of his social activism and later became involved in the Polish resistance.
Crimean, Russian Jews urge lifting of sanctions on Moscow Chabad-affilated and other religious Jews signed a call for Western coreligionists to lobby for an end to measures they deem unjust.
Israel flies disaster relief team to Nepal Nepal is a popular destination for young Israelis taking a break after completing their army service, and Israelis are believed to have been trapped by the massive earthquake subsequent avalanche that killed more than 1,300.