Obituaries

French-Jewish singer Georges Moustaki dies at 79

Georges Moustaki, a French singer and songwriter known as “The Wandering Jew,” has died.

Jorge Rafael Videla, Argentinian dictator who killed Jews, dies

Former Argentinian dictator Jorge Rafael Videla, who is believed to be responsible for the disappearance of thousands of the country’s Jews, died in prison.

Norwegian Jewish politician Jo Benkow dies at 88

Jo Benkow, a popular Norwegian Jewish politician, writer and photographer, has died.

TV psychologist Joyce Brothers dies at 85

Dr. Joyce Brothers, TV psychologist, dies

Stanley Abramowitz, longtime JDC relief worker, dies at 93

Oldest survivor dies

Fred Lafer, longtime Jewish leader, dies

Philanthropist Jack Kay of Florida dies

Karel van Oordt, Dutch founder of Christians for Israel, dies at 84

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