Chaim Topol

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Ruthie BlumMarch 20, 2023

The protest movement can’t unravel the thread of Israel’s unique tapestry

Despite the damage the demonstrators are doing to Israel’s standing and security, the one thing they won’t be able to shake is the underlying health of a society that cares deeply about preserving Judaism, Zionism and—yes—popular culture.

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Obituary

Chaim Topol, of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ fame, dies at age 87

March 9, 2023

“The story of Chaim Topol’s life has been sealed but I am certain that his contribution to Israeli culture will live on for generations,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Director Norman Jewison and actor Chaim Topol (“Tevye”) share a laugh on the set of the 1971 film “Fiddler on the Roof.” Credit: Courtesy of Zeitgeist Films.

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