Obituaries

Catie Lazarus

Catie Lazarus was not only a brilliant comedian — she gave it her all as a friend

A close friend of the late comedy host and writer beloved throughout the industry opens up about Lazarus’ struggles and triumphs.

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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.”

Joseph Safra, Brazil’s richest person and Jewish philanthropist, dies at 82

Forbes magazine said Safra was the richest banker in the world, with a fortune estimated at $23 billion.

Maria Piechotka, architect who was an influential expert on Poland’s synagogues, dies at 100

James Wolfensohn, former World Bank president and Jewish philanthropist, dies at 86

Diego Maradona’s death spurs tribute from fellow Argentine and namesake Diego Schwartzman

Suzanne Belling, former JTA correspondent and South African Jewish leader, dies at 72

David Dinkins, pictured here in 1986, was elected New York City's first black mayor in 1989. (Karjean Levine/Getty Images)

David Dinkins, NYC’s first Black mayor who was embattled by Crown Heights riots, dies at 93

Linda Sher, a leader in promoting political action by Jewish women, dies at 73

Israel Horovitz, playwright who was accused of sexual assault, dies at 81

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