Gunman kills five in Santa Monica, shot dead by police

Published on June 7, 2013

A gunman dressed in black killed at least six people in a string of shootings through the seaside California town of Santa Monica on Friday before he was shot dead by police in a community college library, law authorities said.

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Published on April 24, 2013

Regina Adatto died Jan. 20 at 85. Survived by daughter Carol (Chuck) Rozner; 3 grandchildren. Groman Eden

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Published on April 17, 2013

Judith Aarons died March 12 at 65. Survived by husband Michael; sons Brett (Lenka), Kelly; 4 grandchildren; father Allan Adler; sisters Edie Bogoff, Melony (Gary) Linza, Terry (Bill) Rogoway; brother Craig Adler. Mount Sinai

G-d is pissed! A Shameful Way to Treat Our Dead!

By LiAmi Lawrence
Published on April 10, 2013

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Published on April 10, 2013

Estelle Aaron died March 5 at 91. Survived by husband Charles; daughters Suzanne Ehrmann, Michelle (Gary) Merritt; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Dorothy Trodlier. Mount Sinai

Obituaries

Published on April 3, 2013

Selma Bluestein-Paikin died Feb. 20 at 86. Survived by husband Leon Paikin; daughters Sheryl Bluestein, Diane (Jim) Bluestein Reed; son Kenneth (Laurie) Bluestein; stepdaughters Lisa (Mark) Watson, Gail (Leonard) Bartnick; stepsons Michael Paikin, Mark (Cindy) Paikin; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Mount Sinai

Police: Toronto couple murdered in Florida were asphyxiated

Published on March 6, 2013

A Toronto Jewish couple found dead in their Florida townhouse in January were asphyxiated, police said.

Obituaries: Nov. 29-30, 2012

Published on March 6, 2013

Vivianne Gaon died Nov. 29 at 56. Survived by mother Juliette; brother Roger. Hillside

Obituaries: Oct. 21-Dec.12, 2012

Published on February 27, 2013

Salamon Alaton died Nov. 25 at 98. Survived by daughter Sara (Isaac) Avigdor; sons Kalev (Maria), Saul (Sara); 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Chevra Kadisha

Comedy writer Sol Weinstein dies at 84

Published on December 12, 2012

When I first moved to California from Philadelphia in 1978, Leon Brown, editor of the Jewish Exponent, told me to look up his friend Sol Weinstein.

Obituaries: Sept. 2 - Oct. 17, 2012

Published on November 28, 2012

Jacqueline Alvy died Oct. 12 at 86. Survived by husband Reuben; son Ralph David (Ashley Wrobel); stepdaughter Sarah Wrobel; stepson Jonathan Wrobel. Mount Sinai

Obituaries: Aug. 17-23, 2012

Published on August 14, 2012

Leon Aberle died July 3 at 81. Survived by wife Petrina; daughter Carla (Steven) Lenhoff; son Matthew; 3 grandchildren; brother Charles (Saron). Hillside Jeffrey Allyn died July 8 at 75. Survived by wife Harriett; sons Russell (Romel Valerio), Hal (Chantal); 3 grandchildren; sister Flo Barker. Hillside

Acclaimed writer Nora Ephron dead at 71

Published on June 26, 2012

Writer and film director Nora Ephron, known for work on movies such as "When Harry Met Sally," has died in New York at age 71, according to media reports Tuesday night, hours after it was first revealed that she was gravely ill and near death.

Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak ‘clinically dead,’ state news service says

Published on June 19, 2012

Hosni Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for three decades until overthrown by a revolution in the "Arab Spring" last year, was declared clinically dead by his doctors on Tuesday, the state news agency MENA said in a report confirmed by a hospital source.

Obituaries: June 15-21, 2012

Published on June 13, 2012

Barbara Billing died April 18 at 75. Survived by sister Joan Feifer. Hillside

Arthur Stern, scientist, humanitarian, peace activist, dies at 87

Published on May 30, 2012

The Los Angeles Jewish community lost one of its most distinctive and distinguished members on May 24. Arthur Stern, award-winning engineer, visionary leader, and beloved family member and friend, died at 87. In his professional life, Arthur was responsible for a stunning range of scientific breakthroughs, from his pioneering work on the first transistor radio to his significant hand in helping to develop the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Obituaries: May 25-31, 2012

Published on May 23, 2012

Sheldon Allen died April 1 at 85. Survived by wife Marilyn; daughter Deborah (Jay Layman) Worth; son Scott (Corkey Ahrendt); 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Mount Sinai

Obituaries: May 18-24, 2012

Published on May 15, 2012

Annette Adest died March 18 at 93. Survived by daughters Adele Yellin, Wendy; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Mount Sinai

Obituaries: May 11-17, 2012

Published on May 8, 2012

Rosella Applebaum died March 11 at 88. Survived by daughters Pamela McCormick, Debra Shapiro; 2 grandchildren. Mount SinaiEllen Bagelman died March 11 at 63. Survived by father Sam Bubrick; brother Paul Bubrick. Hillside

Benzion Netanyahu’s role in U.S. politics

Published on April 30, 2012

Benzion Netanyahu — historian, one-time political activist and father of Israel’s prime minister — died on April 30 in Jerusalem at 102. An accomplished scholar and the patriarch of one of Israel’s most important political families, he also played a surprising and little-known role in American political history.

Noted historian Benzion Netanyahu, father of Israel’s prime minister, dies at 102

Published on April 30, 2012

Benzion Netanyahu, a noted Jewish historian and Zionist thinker, and the father of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has died.

Obituaries: April 27-May 3, 2012

Published on April 25, 2012

Sharon Asher died Feb. 3 at 57. Survived by son Aviv Kleinman; mother Bernice Lipsitz; brother Robert Linden; sisters Linda Haim, Joyce Black; nieces and nephews. Sholom Chapels

Ruth Baskin died Feb. 12 at 96. Survived by son James. Mount Sinai

Obituaries: April 13-19, 2012

By JewishJournal
Published on April 11, 2012

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Obituaries: March 23-29, 2012

Published on March 21, 2012

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John Demjanjuk, convicted of war crimes in Germany, dies stateless and in limbo

Published on March 19, 2012

Though the death last weekend of John Demjanjuk brought a close to the seemingly never-ending quest for justice in the case of a man long accused of being a Nazi war criminal, it also brought a premature end to the legal battle over his legacy.

Security group asks U.S. Jewish groups to be on alert

Published on March 19, 2012

The security arm of the U.S. Jewish federations asked Jewish officials to remain vigilant in the wake of a deadly attack on a French Jewish school, citing the possibility of copycat attacks.

Four killed in shooting at French Jewish school

Published on March 19, 2012

Four people -- a teacher and three students -- were shot dead outside a Jewish school in Toulouse, France, officials said.

Alcohol poisoning suspected in man’s death after Florida Purim celebration

Published on March 16, 2012

A man was found dead, apparently of alcohol poisoning, in the parking lot of a Florida Chabad center following a Purim celebration.

Obituaries: Feb. 24-Mar. 1, 2012

Published on February 23, 2012

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Obituaries Feb. 10-16, 2012

Published on February 10, 2012

Obituaries Feb. 10-16, 2012

Opinion: Remembering Kim Jong-Il's victims

Published on January 4, 2012

The pictures accompanying the news of the leadership change in North Korea are those of the dead dictator, Kim Jong-Il, and his son and heir apparent, Kim Jong-Un. But there are some other Koreans whose names and photos, though absent from the front pages, tell the real story.

Polish journalist Leopold Unger dies

Published on December 21, 2011

The Polish journalist and commentator Leopold Unger has died at the age of 89.

Robert M. “Bob” Brookman dies at 88

Published on December 21, 2011

Robert M. “Bob” Brookman, born July 3, 1923, in New York City, died Dec. 15 at 88.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dead

Published on December 19, 2011

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died of a heart attack while on a train trip, state media reported on Monday, sparking immediate concern over who is in control of the reclusive state and its nuclear program.

Christopher Hitchens and the fall of a worthy adversary

By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Published on December 16, 2011

Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox dead get proper burial

Published on November 22, 2011

Ah, the good old days. Stealing corpses before they even got cold, right under the noses of the police and paramedics just about to take them for autopsy, bundling them in the van and driving them out to some secret place in a cemetery — still whole, uncut — for a proper Jewish burial.

Egyptian police battle protesters, 33 dead

Published on November 21, 2011

Cairo police fought protesters demanding an end to army rule for a third day on Monday and morgue officials said the death toll had risen to 33, with many victims shot in the worst violence since the uprising that toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

Obituaries: Nov. 4-10 2011

Published on November 1, 2011

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Gil Cates, longtime Oscar producer, dead at 77

By Danielle Berrin
Published on November 1, 2011

Obituaries: Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2011

Published on October 25, 2011

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Death of a Tyrant: Gadhafi’s opponents and those who chose passivity

By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Published on October 24, 2011

UN rights office urges inquiry into Gadhafi death

Published on October 21, 2011

The United Nations human rights office called on Friday for a full investigation into the death of Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi and voiced concerns that he may have been executed.

Obama respond to Gadhafi death

Published on October 20, 2011

President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States would be a partner to Libya following the death of Muammar Gadhafi and said the NATO mission in the North African country would "soon come to an end."

Al Davis, maverick owner of Oakland Raiders, dies

Published on October 9, 2011

Al Davis, the maverick owner of the Oakland Raiders, has died.

Obituaries: Oct.7-Oct. 13

Published on October 5, 2011

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Former Israeli lawmaker Hanan Porat dies

Published on October 4, 2011

Hanan Porat, a former Israeli lawmaker and a leader of the Modern Orthodox movement, has died.

Palestinian shot dead in clash

Published on September 23, 2011

A Palestinian man was shot dead in a clash with soldiers and settlers.

Obituaries: Sept. 23-29, 2011

Published on September 20, 2011

Frances R. Anson died Sept. 6 at 89. Survived by daughter Wendy; sons Jeffrey (Honglin Liu), David (Renae Jacobs); 3 grandchildren. Mount Sinai

Obituaries: Sept. 16-22, 2011

Published on September 13, 2011

Ethel Baron died Aug. 25 at 90. Survived by daughter Carol; sons Howard, Jack (Rhonda), Mitchell (Miyuki); 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Mount Sinai

Gadhafi son Khamis, spy chief believed dead, rebels say

Published on August 29, 2011

Libyan rebels are almost certain that Muammar Gaddafi's son Khamis and his intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi have been killed during fighting with their units, the top rebel military spokesman said on Monday.

Obituaries: Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2011

Published on August 23, 2011

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Jerry Leiber, 78, co-wrote “Hound Dog” and other hits

Published on August 23, 2011

Jerry Leiber, who spoke Yiddish as his first language, was hounded by anti-Semites on the streets of Baltimore as a child, and became one of the creators of rock 'n' roll as half of the most celebrated songwriting duo of all time, died at 78 in Los Angeles.

Australian philanthropist David Mandie dies

Published on August 18, 2011

David Mandie, an Australian philanthropist and businessman who owned the James Richardson duty-free stores in Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, has died.

Obituaries: Aug. 12-18, 2011

Published on August 17, 2011

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Family of singer Amy Winehouse: Give us space to grieve

Published on July 24, 2011

The family of troubled singing star Amy WInehouse, who was found dead in her London home, has asked for privacy to grieve.

Amy Winehouse through the years [SLIDESHOW]

By JewishJournal.com
Published on July 23, 2011

British Jewish singer Amy Winehouse found dead

Published on July 23, 2011

Body of Brooklyn youngster Leiby Kletzky found, suspect arrested

Published on July 13, 2011

The body of an 8-year-old Brooklyn boy who disappeared while walking home from camp was found, and at least one suspect was taken into custody.

Obituaries: May 20-26, 2011

Published on May 17, 2011

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Osama Bin Laden is Dead - 2,819 Souls May Now Rest in Peace

By Ilana Angel
Published on May 2, 2011