Netanyahu eulogizes Stef Wertheimer as ‘a man of industry, vision and the Land of Israel’ The Israeli billionaire died at age 98 on March 26. March 26, 2025
Late US rep Nita Lowey ‘embodied highest ideals,’ Jewish groups say "She was among the strongest advocates for the U.S.-Israel relationship in Congress," stated the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. March 17, 2025
Dore Gold: An American who ascended to Israel’s political elite The former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations died in Jerusalem at 71. David Isaac March 3, 2025
Boris Spassky, maybe-Jewish chess champ who lost ‘match of the century’ to Fischer, dies at 88 The Russian grandmaster signed a “rabidly antisemitic petition” in 2005, and shortly thereafter, sought to distance himself from it. Menachem Wecker Feb. 27, 2025
Holocaust survivor, journalist and historian Marian Turski dies at 98 “Do not be indifferent,” he was known to say, as he advocated for education, Holocaust survivors and Righteous Gentiles. Carin M. Smilk Feb. 25, 2025
Rose Girone, world’s oldest Holocaust survivor, dies at 113 The supercentenarian attributed her longevity to living every day with a purpose (and a little dark chocolate). JNS Staff Feb. 25, 2025
Michael Mostyn, 50, made B’nai Brith Canada into a ‘formidable voice’ for Jews The organization said he revitalized operations, including Israel advocacy, during a time when antisemitism and anti-Israel fervor seeped into schools and cities across the country. Dave Gordon Feb. 4, 2025
Marion Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, translator and TV producer, dies at 94 “It is with profound grief that we share that Marion Wiesel—activist, wife, mother and grandmother—passed away this morning, February 2nd, 2025.” JNS Staff Feb. 3, 2025
Peter Yarrow, of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at age 89 “Puff the Magic Dragon is forever,” said his two children. Jan. 7, 2025
