Obituaries
The New York artist, who drew for “The New York Times” for decades, developed a close connection with the Altneuschul in Prague and often drew on Jewish history and faith, including in works syndicated in JNS.
She and her husband, Dr. Irving I. Moskowitz, donated generously and widely to Jewish and humanitarian causes worldwide, especially in Israel.
The former city councilwoman born to Jewish parents had married a Catholic man but continued to regard herself as Jewish, unbeknown to many.
Noting the overlap of their careers, the U.S. president said: “I respected his reporting and insights whether I agreed or disagreed with him.”
His brain will be donated to science for research on super-aging.
Easily able to connect with others, he encountered thousands of people in his decades of travel on behalf of Chabad-Lubavitch, serving alternatively as rabbi, fundraiser and friend.
Even as he faced severe health challenges in recent years, he continued working.
“He raised the level of Jewish journalism,” said Robert Leiter, who counted Klein as his first boss in the news industry, and served in a number of positions at the Philadelphia “Jewish Exponent,” including as interim editor.
Following World War II, she returned to occupied Germany and became a civilian employee for the U.S. Army, working as a translator.
He played with French artists, both Jewish and Muslim, throughout his career, as he kept up with his other livelihood as a tailor.
Holtzman, who threw two no-hitters and was a three-time World Series champion, later worked at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center.
U.S. President Joe Biden praised the “skilled diplomat, committed advocate and genuine bridge-builder.”
