Obituaries

Burt Shavitz, Jewish co-founder of Burt’s Bees, dies at 80

The Jewish beekeeper grew the company with his business partner, and his scraggly, bearded image became the face of the brand.

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Nicholas Winton, Kindertransport organizer known as ‘British Schindler,’ dies at 106

Sir Nicholas Winton was known as the “British Schindler” for arranging the rescue of 669 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia to England.

Ron Moody, Jewish actor best known for playing Fagin, dies at 91

In a 2010 interview, Moody said, “I couldn’t possibly have played the role if it was seen as anti-Semitic. “

Avi Beker, former World Jewish Congress secretary-general, dies

Rochelle Shoretz, whose cancer battle inspired her activism, dies at 42

Ex-Quebec premier who blamed Jews for secession vote loss dies

Rochelle Shoretz, Sharsheret founder and cancer advocate, dies at 42

Rolf Bloch, who negotiated with Switzerland for survivor compensation, dies

Rabbi Byron Sherwin, Jewish scholar and ethicist at Spertus, dies

Anne Meara, wife of Jerry Stiller and mother of Ben, dies

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