Obituary

David Hockney, one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, dies at 88

"Strong shadows meant a lot of sun," the painter recalled to BBC television in 2009. "So I thought, well, wherever that is, it's always sunny."

Artist David Hockney poses in front of his work during the "Do You Remember They Can't Cancel The Spring - David Hockney 25" Exhibition at Louis Vuitton Foundation on April 7, 2025 in Paris, France.
Cara Trager at the Western Wall in Jerusalem in January 2026.

Cara Trager, beloved Queens Jewish communal leader and lifetime journalist, dies at 71

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Knesset speaker sends condolences to pro-Israel Moroccan publisher Ahmed Charai

Abraham Foxman, pictured in 2011.

Former ADL national director Abraham Foxman passes away aged 86


Remembering Rabbi Raymond Apple, a special man of many pursuits

Rabbi Raymond Apple, who passed away on January 19, was a scholar, educator, promotor of interfaith dialogue, and contributor to The Jerusalem Post

 More details Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple, Emeritus Senior Rabbi of the Great Synagogue, Sydney

How do you cope with loss? New US study sheds light on steps to heal

Based on the study, daily events and perceptions can have a considerable impact on daily functioning and may serve as important mechanisms after a traumatic loss.

 ‘PERHAPS IT’S the mourning of Miriam to which we should all aspire.’

Nina Gottlieb, Holocaust survivor who told her story in an award-winning documentary, dies at 91

In December, Gottlieb was invited to celebrate Hanukkah with Kamala Harris at the vice president’s residence in Washington, DC.

 Nina Gottlieb speaks in an interview, 2023.

An ode to Amnon Rubenstein: The best politician Israel ever had

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Amnon Rubinstein passed away while Israel grapples with the worst crisis in its history; and craves a new political dawn that will replace a departing era’s surplus of divisive leaders

AMNON RUBINSTEIN (right) with then-prime minister Yitzhak Rabin and Shulamit Aloni, in 1994.

Soldier with no bigger love than the Israeli flag killed by Hamas

Idan, a sergeant-major in Battalion 8208, Brigade 261, was among the 21 tragically killed when Hamas forces fired an RPG on multiple adjacent structures on Monday.

 The Israeli flag.

Fallen soldier Daniel Kasau Zegeye among first to enlist after Oct. 7

"He instilled in us immense motivation to succeed in life," family members said of their fallen loved one.

Warrant Officer (res.) Daniel Kasau Zegeye.

Innovator of AI rescue tech, fatally struck in Gaza battle

Adam Bismut founded and was the CEO of the start-up company SightBit, which developed a camera that helps rescuers see activities and signs of distress in the water from a long distance.

 Warrant Officer (res.) Adam Bismut.

IDF reservist, recently released, dies shortly after being honored with distinction

Berger was raised by a single mother and came to Israel as a lone soldier.

 Sgt. First Class (res.) Nicholas Berger.

‘He brought peace’: IDF officer Itamar Tal fell in Gaza

He relished spending time with friends, traveling abroad, savoring good food, engaging in sports, and holding a special bond with his five nephews.

 Warrant Officer (res.) Itamar Tal.

Boston writer Norm Finkelstein, whose YA books championed Jewish heroes, dies at 82

Finkelstein was an acclaimed author of nonfiction books and biographies for older children, including many on Jewish subjects.

 Norm Finkelstein was the author more than 20 nonfiction books for children and teens, including a forthcoming biography of the legendary Forward editor Ab. Cahan.