Eli Evans, ‘poet laureate of Southern Jews’ and influential grant-maker, dies at 85 Though he lived and worked in philanthropy in New York City for much of his adult life, Evans maintained deep ties to his native South. By Philissa Cramer July 28, 2022 12:13 pm
Iconic Brazilian Jewish conductor Henrique Morelenbaum dies at 90 In addition to directing some of the country’s largest orchestras, he led a Jewish organization’s choir and composed a song for a Rio Jewish summer camp. July 27, 2022 10:39 am
Bob Rafelson, a Jewish trailblazer of New Hollywood and the creator of The Monkees, dies at 89 The director and producer made the acclaimed “Five Easy Pieces” and regularly worked with Jack Nicholson. July 25, 2022 1:29 pm
René Slotkin, one of the few surviving ‘Mengele twins,’ dies at 84 By Jackie Hajdenberg July 15, 2022 4:18 pm
Monty Norman, British Jewish ‘James Bond’ theme composer, dies at 94 By Andrew Lapin July 12, 2022 11:46 am
James Caan, Jewish movie star known for tough guy roles, dead at 82 By Gabe Friedman July 7, 2022 3:41 pm
Yehuda Meshi Zahav: A life lived in Jerusalem’s bright light ended in darkness By Ron Kampeas July 7, 2022 11:41 am
Baruch Lebovits, convicted child abuser whose case shed light on Hasidic justice system, dies at 71 By Philissa Cramer July 6, 2022 2:32 pm
Vladimir Zelenko, Orthodox doctor who promoted unproven COVID-19 treatment, dies at 48 By Philissa Cramer July 1, 2022 5:57 am