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Jewish, British banker Jacob Rothschild dies aged 87

The Rothschild banking family traces its roots back to 18th century Frankfurt, from where different family members moved to cities across Europe to build out banking businesses.

26/02/2024

Funeral held on Monday for Chaya Chana Twersky, wife of Rabbi David Twersky

Chaya Chana Twersky, who passed away on February 18, was the daughter of a prominent Hasidic rabbi and was known as an extraordinary hostess and prominent figure in New York Hasidic Jewry

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
21/02/2024

Remembering Rabbi Raymond Apple, a special man of many pursuits

Rabbi Raymond Apple, who passed away on January 19, was a scholar, educator, promotor of interfaith dialogue, and contributor to The Jerusalem Post

How do you cope with loss? New US study sheds light

Based on the study, daily events and perceptions can have a considerable impact on daily functioning and may serve as important mechanisms after a traumatic loss.

Nina Gottlieb, Holocaust survivor who told her story in an award-winning documentary, dies at 91

In December, Gottlieb was invited to celebrate Hanukkah with Kamala Harris at the vice president’s residence in Washington, DC.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
08/02/2024

An ode to Amnon Rubenstein: The best politician Israel ever had

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Amnon Rubinstein passed away while Israel grapples with the worst crisis in its history; and craves a new political dawn that will replace a departing era’s surplus of divisive leaders

Soldier with no bigger love than the Israeli flag killed by Hamas

Idan, a sergeant-major in Battalion 8208, Brigade 261, was among the 21 tragically killed when Hamas forces fired an RPG on multiple adjacent structures on Monday.

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