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Director Jeff Baena found dead in his home at 47

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 06:11:18 +0000

Circumstances of death still unknown; Los Angeles medical examiner's office says details won't be revealed until investigation is concluded

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Arab Israeli killed, another injured in shooting in Istanbul

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:11:25 +0000

Police say the victim was a businessman; a gun with a silencer was left at the scene

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Their daughter’s death from Tay-Sachs at age 2 transformed this family’s view of grief

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:22:37 +0000

In her new memoir, 'Fifty-Seven Fridays,' Myra Sack chronicles how she and her husband continue to navigate the loss of their child, carrying her with them as they move forward

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Israeli woman falls to her death in Brazil, reportedly trying to escape from muggers

Wed, 08 May 2024 06:45:50 +0000

Brazilian media identifies young woman as Alma Bohadana, says she died after jumping over a wall and falling 15 meters

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American-Jewish novelist Paul Auster dies at 77 of lung cancer

Wed, 01 May 2024 05:55:29 +0000

'New York Trilogy' author, who was known for his noirish existentialist novels, was rocked by family tragedies in his latter years

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Amy Ettinger, writer of life-affirming essays on dying, succumbs to cancer at 49

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:34:24 +0000

Jewish mother's articles for the Washington Post about things she was able to do and cherish despite incurable disease were an inspiration to followers around the world

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Few Israelis plan for end-of-life care. A purple bracelet seeks to change that

Fri, 05 May 2023 05:00:43 +0000

Lilach hopes its brightly colored DNR bracelets will bring attention to the Dying Patient Act, helping spread awareness of choices adult Israelis can make when faced with death

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Anguished by loss of daughter, a rabbi brings suicide prevention out of the shadows

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:37:40 +0000

After Gila, 18, took her own life following an attack, Shalom Hammer began a push for more awareness; on Tuesday in the Knesset he will suggest steps to prevent similar tragedies

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Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski killed in car crash

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:52:28 +0000

Two staff members and driver of other car also die in Indiana accident; Biden issues condolences, says Walorski was 'respected by members of both parties' for her work

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Treating death? Scientists revive cells in dead pigs, raising hopes — and questions

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:00:01 +0000

Researchers say method might be used to aid organ transplantation and may open door to idea of death as treatable, though philosophical, ethical and biological concerns abound

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Compassion and tech merge, helping Israelis navigate Jewish law at end of life

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:08:10 +0000

The Tzohar organization pairs rabbis and social workers with terminally ill patients and their families, to help plan ahead and make informed choices during difficult times

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Unhappy marriages can be fatal, increasing male death rate by 19%: Israeli study

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:06:02 +0000

Misery during marriage is ‘risk factor just like smoking,’ say Tel Aviv researchers, leaving men 69% more likely to die from a stroke

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A year of grief: Orthodox Jewry reels as COVID-19 hastens the loss of its rabbis

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:37:19 +0000

The relentless deaths have hit all sides of the diverse community, leaving many to wonder who can possibly step up to fill their fallen leaders' shoes

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‘Friend of Israel/friend of Palestine’: Israeli, Arab lawmakers mourn Maradona

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:35:09 +0000

Outspoken supporter of Palestinian cause, star athlete who played in Jewish state several times adored and eulogized by soccer-crazy Israelis

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Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona dead at 60

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:13:03 +0000

Star athlete famed for 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986 World Cup quarterfinals dies two weeks after being released from hospital following brain surgery

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