Obituaries

Richard Pipes, historian of Russia and Reagan aide, dies at 94

The scholar led opposition to arms-control talks and accommodation with the Soviet Union.

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Leslie Rudd, maker of fine kosher wines, is dead at 76

The co-founder of Covenant Winery also had a majority interest in Dean & DeLuca, the New York gourmet food retailer.

Rabbi Aaron Panken remembered as joyful leader who embodied the ‘best of the Reform movement’

The head of the movement’s flagship seminary was killed while piloting a small aircraft in New York state's Hudson Valley.

Handbag designer Judith Leiber and her husband, artist Gerson Leiber, die within hours of each other

Barbara Bush

Barbara Bush was ‘gold standard’ for first ladies, Republican Jewish Coalition says upon her passing

Filmmaker Milos Forman, director of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ dies at 86

Steven Bochco, Emmy-winning creator of ‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘LA Law,’ dies at 74

Judge Stephen Reinhardt, ‘liberal lion’ of 9th Circuit, is dead at 87

Johan van Hulst, Dutch politician who saved hundreds of Jewish children during Holocaust, dies at 107

Performer known for Bozo the Clown act dies at 89

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