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Jeff Baena arrives at the premiere of "Spin Me Round," August 17, 2022, at The London in West Hollywood, Calif. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
January 5, 2025, 8:11 am
Director Jeff Baena found dead in his home at 47
Circumstances of death still unknown; Los Angeles medical examiner’s office says details won’t be revealed until investigation is concluded
By AP and ToI Staff
Illustrative: A Turkish police car in Istanbul, Turkey, on October 9, 2017. (OZAN KOSE / AFP)
August 19, 2024, 12:11 pm
Arab Israeli killed, another injured in shooting in Istanbul
Police say the victim was a businessman; a gun with a silencer was left at the scene
By AP
Myra Sack and Matt Goldstein holding Havi Lev Goldstein. (Courtesy)
August 2, 2024, 4:22 pm
Their daughter’s death from Tay-Sachs at age 2 transformed this family’s view of grief
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
By Cathryn J. Prince
Alma Bohadana, who died in Brazil on May 7, 2024, after falling from a height. (Courtesy; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 8, 2024, 9:45 am
Israeli woman falls to her death in Brazil, reportedly trying to escape from muggers
Brazilian media identifies young woman as Alma Bohadana, says she died after jumping over a wall and falling 15 meters
By ToI Staff
File: US writer Paul Auster looks on in Lyon, France, on January 16, 2018. (JEFF PACHOUD / AFP)
May 1, 2024, 8:55 am
American-Jewish novelist Paul Auster dies at 77 of lung cancer
‘New York Trilogy’ author, who was known for his noirish existentialist novels, was rocked by family tragedies in his latter years
By Emilie BICKERTON
Jewish writer on dealing with terminal cancer Amy Ettinger, shown with her husband Dan White. (Courtesy Dan White, via X/JTA)
April 9, 2024, 10:34 am
Amy Ettinger, writer of life-affirming essays on dying, succumbs to cancer at 49
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
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Volunteer supporting woman dying of tumor in a hospital room. (iStock photo)
May 5, 2023, 8:00 am
Few Israelis plan for end-of-life care. A purple bracelet seeks to change that
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
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Gila Hammer, center, with mother Gabi on the left and father Shalom on the right (courtesy of Shalom Hammer)
February 20, 2023, 2:37 am
Anguished by loss of daughter, a rabbi brings suicide prevention out of the shadows
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
By Nathan Jeffay
In this July 19, 2018 file photo, Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski of Indiana speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
August 4, 2022, 4:52 pm
Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski killed in car crash
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
By BRIAN SLODYSKO and Tom Davies
Pigs look up from their enclosure at the San Matias shelter for migrants in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP/Christian Chavez)
August 4, 2022, 12:00 am
Treating death? Scientists revive cells in dead pigs, raising hopes — and questions
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
By Daniel Lawler
Volunteer supporting woman dying of tumor in a hospital room. (iStock photo)
March 22, 2022, 8:08 am
Compassion and tech merge, helping Israelis navigate Jewish law at end of life
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
By Renee Ghert-Zand
A couple in the midst of an argument (tommaso79 via iStock by Getty Images)
June 21, 2021, 6:06 pm
Unhappy marriages can be fatal, increasing male death rate by 19%: Israeli study
Misery during marriage is ‘risk factor just like smoking,’ say Tel Aviv researchers, leaving men 69% more likely to die from a stroke
By Nathan Jeffay
Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik attends an event in Jerusalem on August 10, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 12, 2021, 2:37 am
A year of grief: Orthodox Jewry reels as COVID-19 hastens the loss of its rabbis
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
By Shira Hanau
Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona concentrates on receiving an incoming ball during the Argentinian national team practice held in Ramat Gan Stadium May 29, 1994. (AP/Nati Harnik)
November 25, 2020, 11:35 pm
‘Friend of Israel/friend of Palestine’: Israeli, Arab lawmakers mourn Maradona
Outspoken supporter of Palestinian cause, star athlete who played in Jewish state several times adored and eulogized by soccer-crazy Israelis
By ToI Staff
FILE - This is a June 29, 1986 file photo of Diego Maradona of Argentina celebrates with the cup at the end of the World Cup soccer final in the Atzeca Stadium, in Mexico City, Mexico on June 29, 1986. (AP/Carlo Fumagalli)
November 25, 2020, 8:13 pm
Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona dead at 60
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
By Debora Rey
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