Obituaries

Bernard Lewis, a leading Middle Eastern and Oriental studies scholar, dies at 101

He was known for his use of the phrase “clash of civilizations” to describe the friction between the Islamic world and the West.

May 22, 2018 4:40 pm

Shoshana Cardin, Jewish leader who broke multiple glass ceilings, is dead at 91

Cardin was the first woman to chair her city's Jewish federation, the national umbrella body of the Jewish federation movement and the powerful Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

May 18, 2018 4:16 pm

Richard Pipes, historian of Russia and Reagan aide, dies at 94

The scholar led opposition to arms-control talks and accommodation with the Soviet Union.

May 18, 2018 7:06 am

Leslie Rudd, maker of fine kosher wines, is dead at 76

May 9, 2018 2:20 pm

Rabbi Aaron Panken remembered as joyful leader who embodied the ‘best of the Reform movement’

By Josefin Dolsten May 7, 2018 4:56 pm

Handbag designer Judith Leiber and her husband, artist Gerson Leiber, die within hours of each other

May 1, 2018 3:40 pm

Barbara Bush was ‘gold standard’ for first ladies, Republican Jewish Coalition says upon her passing

April 18, 2018 10:01 am

Filmmaker Milos Forman, director of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ dies at 86

April 16, 2018 1:45 am

Steven Bochco, Emmy-winning creator of ‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘LA Law,’ dies at 74

April 2, 2018 7:15 am

Judge Stephen Reinhardt, ‘liberal lion’ of 9th Circuit, is dead at 87

March 30, 2018 2:10 pm

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Obituaries

Bernard Lewis, a leading Middle Eastern and Oriental studies scholar, dies at 101

Shoshana Cardin, Jewish leader who broke multiple glass ceilings, is dead at 91

Richard Pipes, historian of Russia and Reagan aide, dies at 94

Leslie Rudd, maker of fine kosher wines, is dead at 76

Rabbi Aaron Panken remembered as joyful leader who embodied the ‘best of the Reform movement’

Handbag designer Judith Leiber and her husband, artist Gerson Leiber, die within hours of each other

Barbara Bush was ‘gold standard’ for first ladies, Republican Jewish Coalition says upon her passing

Filmmaker Milos Forman, director of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ dies at 86

Steven Bochco, Emmy-winning creator of ‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘LA Law,’ dies at 74

Judge Stephen Reinhardt, ‘liberal lion’ of 9th Circuit, is dead at 87

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