Israel’s oldest man dies at 117 Shlomo Sulayman’s grandson said that being confined to his home due to the coronavirus pandemic contributed to his decline. By Marcy Oster October 12, 2020 10:55 am
World’s oldest man celebrates bar mitzvah 100 years late Yisrael Kristal recited the Shehechiyanu prayer of gratitude as a prayer shawl was draped around his shoulders while surrounded by his two children, grandchildren and nearly 30 great-grandchildren. October 5, 2016 11:03 am
Oldest American, Goldie Michelson, dies at 113 — a month away from birthday Michelson, who came to the U.S. from Russia at 2, was active in Jewish groups, helped resettle Soviet refugees — and loved acting. July 10, 2016 6:37 am