death

Memphis police arrest juvenile for murder of Israeli citizen Aviv Broek

Aviv Broek,21, was robbed and murdered while responding to a call as a locksmith.

Jewish perspectives on loss: Accepting divine justice

Halacha calls upon us to vindicate God’s justice when He disciplines us; we are never called upon to vindicate His justice when He disciplines others.

By MENAHEM MEIER
01/12/2024

Can AI help to preserve a legacy after death?

Could AI simulations of the dead let us “chat” with Maimonides or Rashi? If the sages had access to the modern Internet, could they rule on contemporary issues?

30/11/2024

Disastrous week in maternity wards: Three mothers die within 24 hours

In addition to the three mothers, two additional tragedies involving newborns occurred earlier in the week.

By DR. ITAI GAL
28/11/2024

Assisted dying – mercy or murder?

There is a way to respect the sanctity of life of those with a terminal diagnosis while withholding or removing impediments to a peaceful death.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
18/11/2024

The silent suffering of grandparents after a loss

It is imperative that we acknowledge grandparents's pain and provide them with the necessary resources to heal and find meaning in their lives.

By YAEL BENVENISTI
05/11/2024

Adam Abeshouse, Jewish producer of classical recordings, dies at 63

Abeshouse began playing violin in the third grade. He studied at New York University and the Manhattan School of Music.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
16/10/2024

During Shabbat: Gate crushes child to death, dog severely bites another child

A tragic Shabbat in Israel: A four-year-old boy dies in a gate accident, a toddler is bitten by a dog, six divers are hospitalized, and a 16-month-old girl dies after inhaling paint powder.

James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Jones, a longtime sufferer of diabetes, died at his home surrounded by family members, agent Barry McPherson said. No cause of death was provided.

By REUTERS
10/09/2024
 RACHEL GOLDBERG-POLIN interviews in Jerusalem, May 29.

Dear Rachel: A bereaved mother's letter to the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Grief has its own pace; it can’t be rushed. It leaves its concealed mark on all; the bruises of having loved. Eventually, the purples give way to yellows and fade until unnoticeable.

By HEDDY BREUER ABRAMOWITZ
07/09/2024
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