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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 531

Edgar Bronfman

In this courtroom drawing, defendant Keith Raniere, center, sits at the defense table with his attorneys Paul DerOhannesian, left and Marc Agnifilo, as the jury foreperson reads the guilty verdict in his sex trafficking trial in New York, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. The former leader of a cult-like self-help group was convicted Wednesday of manipulating his female followers through shame and humiliation and turning them into what prosecutors call his sex slaves. The man at rear is a Deputy US Marshal. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
June 20, 2019, 5:12 am
Self-help guru convicted in lurid sex-trafficking case
Keith Raniere guilty of sex-trafficking and coercing women into sex; disciples included Clare Bronfman, daughter of late World Jewish Congress president
By AP and ToI Staff
In this courtroom drawing, defendant Keith Raniere, center, is seated between his attorneys Paul DerOhannesian, left, and Marc Agnifilo during the first day of his sex trafficking trial, Tuesday, May 7, 2019. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
May 11, 2019, 5:40 pm
‘Sex slave’ guru Kieth Raniere goes on trial in New York
Former members tell jury of being forced into sex acts with NXIVM leader; Bronfman heiress faces jail time for funding secretive cult
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Clare Bronfman, left, arrives at Federal court with her attorney Mark Geragos in the Brooklyn borough of New York, April 19, 2019 (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
April 20, 2019, 11:41 pm
Bronfman heiress pleads guilty to role in ‘women sex slaves’ case, faces jail
Clare Bronfman, daughter of billionaire philanthropist Edgar Bronfman Sr., gave tens of millions to cult leader; admits harboring someone living in US illegally, credit card fraud
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this courtroom drawing, Clare Bronfman, right, is arraigned at federal court in New York, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 (AP Photo/Elizabeth Williams)
July 25, 2018, 1:49 am
Daughter of late WJC head Bronfman charged with aiding group dubbed a ‘sex cult’
Clare Bronfman, whose father Edgar Bronfman Sr. is credited with securing restitution for Holocaust survivors, accused of helping NXIVM leader exercise control over members
By AP and ToI Staff
Edgar Bronfman celebrating Ralph Lauren's 40th Anniversary at the Conservancy Garden, Central Park, New York City, 2007. CC-BY-3.0 Christopher Peterson: Wikipedia)
November 30, 2016, 9:41 am
Time said to spurn purchase offer from Edgar Bronfman Jr.
American billionaire bids to buy magazine publishing company, People, Sports Illustrated, for $18 a share
By JTA
Gidi Grinstein
May 15, 2016, 12:36 pm
Gidi Grinstein
Edgar Bronfman: Last words
The late philanthropist’s posthumously published book articulates what makes Judaism compelling for a secular Jew
Charoset with pine nuts (Joanne Rathe/The Boston Globe/Getty Images/via JTA)
April 18, 2016, 5:17 pm
How I learned to love Passover by making Grandma’s charoset
Philanthropist Edgar Bronfman meditates on the meaning of ritual in this excerpt from his posthumously published book ‘Why Be Jewish: A Testament’
By Edgar M. Bronfman
Edgar Bronfman Sr. receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bill Clinton in 1999 (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons/ LadyLorna860 CC BY-SA 3.0)
January 29, 2014, 4:43 am
Peres, Clinton remember Edgar Bronfman in NY event
World Jewish Congress president, a champion of Holocaust survivors, died in December at age 84
By Verena Dobnik
Edgar Bronfman Sr. (CC BY-SA LadyLorna860/Wikipedia)
December 28, 2013, 5:40 am
Jet-setting Edgar Bronfman flexed muscles for Jewish causes
Late Canadian philanthropist and CEO of Seagrams spearheaded global Jewish projects, like saving Romania’s Jewish heritage from Communism
By JTA
Netty C. Gross-Horowitz
December 27, 2013, 2:04 pm
Netty C. Gross-Horowitz
Edgar Bronfman and the untold Singer story
Israel Singer had a profound influence on the late philanthropist before the two had a wrenching falling out
Edgar Bronfman Sr. (CC BY-SA LadyLorna860/Wikipedia)
December 22, 2013, 7:17 pm
How Edgar Bronfman changed my life (without meeting me)
I spent six weeks in Israel on a high school program he founded to ensure kids like me gained access to our complex Jewish world. Six defining weeks
By Matti Friedman
Edgar Bronfman Sr. (CC BY-SA LadyLorna860/Wikipedia)
December 22, 2013, 6:59 am
Jewish communal leader Edgar Bronfman dies at 84
Philanthropist fought for Holocaust survivors, promoted Jewish identity among young Jews
By JTA
In addition to highlighting President Obama's support for Israel, Aaron Keyak, right, and his Hub co-workers capitalized on US Jews' overwhelming agreement with Democrats on social issues. (Courtesy of Aaron Keyak via JTA)
December 4, 2012, 6:16 am
Outstaffed and outspent, tiny team nailed down Jewish vote for Obama
With media savvy and an insider understanding of the community’s key concerns, ‘the Hub’ helped Democratic incumbent stay in the White House
By Phil Jacobs
Wayne Firestone (photo credit: courtesy)
September 23, 2012, 4:09 am
Wayne Firestone stepping down as CEO of Hillel
‘The organization is poised to grow to a new scale’ and will need ‘strong senior leadership and new financial resources,’ says departing leader in statement
Matthew Bronfman, center, is made an honorary citizen by the mayor of Otaci, the town in Moldova where his great grandfather Samuel Bronfman was born. (photo credit: Niv Shimshon/ Limmud FSU/JTA)
June 13, 2012, 3:01 am
For Matthew Bronfman, a ‘surrealistic’ return to the Old Country after 123 years
The scion of a wealthy Jewish family visits impoverished Moldova, and realizes how fortunate his ancestors were to ‘get out early enough to be able to create a better life’
By Gavin Rabinowitz
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