Obituaries

Norman Leventhal, philanthropist and leader in Boston’s development, dies

Leventhal is responsible for what are now major Boston landmarks and made a profound mark on Jewish institutions.

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1 trampled to death, 3 critically hurt at haredi rabbi’s funeral in Israel

Mourners surged around the coffin during the funeral procession for Rabbi Shmuel Halevi Wosner attended by nearly 100,000 people in Bnei Brak.

Gene Saks, award-winning director who worked with Neil Simon, dies at 93

In 1987, Saks told The New York Times that his and Simon’s shared Jewish background was a factor in their compatibility.

Yehuda Avner, speechwriter for 4 Israeli prime ministers, dies

Anne Frank’s cousin, actor Buddy Elias, dies at 89

Janice Silverman Rebibo, American-born Israeli poet, dies at 65

‘Hebrew Hammer’ Al Rosen, Cleveland Indians all-star and ’53 MVP, dies

Sam Simon, ‘Simpsons’ co-creator, dies at 59

Gerardo Sofovich, Argentine TV host and producer, dies at 77

Behind those pointy ears, a ‘nice, earnest Jewish boy’

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