Rex Rehfeld, of Lutherville Timonium, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, February 4th, 2024, at the age of 97.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen O'Brien; his loving children, Edward Rehfeld, and Dr. Andrew Rehfeld (Dr. Miggie Greenberg);...
Richard “Rick” Alan Isserman (70) of Pembroke Pines, Florida, formerly from St. Louis, died in his home peacefully on February 2nd after a two-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on February 1st, 1954 in St. Louis to Ferd Isserman...
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Naum Lukashevsky on December 31, 2023. A man of profound wisdom and many natural talents, Naum was a Chemical Engineer at Poleron Engineering in L'vov, Ukraine where over his multi-decade career he achieved...
Regina K. Herzog, January 31, 2024
Beloved wife of Edward Herzog for 29 years; dear mother of Jonathan (Kristi Shultz) Herzog; daughter of John J. (Pat) Kennedy and the late Patricia Boozer; sister and sister-in-law of John P. (Robin) Kennedy, Charles...
Shirley Londe, January 28, 2024 beloved wife of the late Paul Londe; dear mother and mother-in-law of Steven Londe, Sherry Londe-Phlaum (Steve Phlaum) and Rickie Londe-Swink (Clint Swink); dear grandmother of Marlyse (Adam), Morgana (Andrew),...
Sara Ruth “Sissy” Zweig, January 29, 2024
Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Zweig; dear mother of Elaine Zweig of Richardson, TX, Linda Leipziger of Richardson, TX, Leigh Zweig of Richardson, TX and Barry Zweig (Annalee) of Dallas, TX; dear Nana...
(JTA) – A suburban Minneapolis school district is facing a federal investigation for Islamophobic discrimination after suspending two Muslim students who chanted “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”
The case at Edina Public Schools...
ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• Published January 31, 2024
The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival doesn’t start until April 7, but cinephiles — especially ones who enjoy short documentaries — as well as movie lovers will want to be part of the Israeli Film Club, led by Snir Dagan, the Israeli Shaliach (emissary)...
Center for Israel Education, israeled.org
• Published January 31, 2024
Jan. 31, 1922 — Hebrew ‘Dybbuk’ Opens in Moscow
The Hebrew version of “The Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds” begins its successful stage run at Moscow’s Habimah Theater. Written in Russian and then Yiddish by S. Ansky and translated into Hebrew...
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel would achieve a “total victory” in its war against Hamas as Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he is “hopeful” that the sides are nearing an extended truce.
Blinken’s comments...
Barbara Safron Geller, January 30, 2024
Beloved wife of Allen Geller; dear mother of Marc (Rachel) Geller and Alana (Brandon) Noffsinger; grandmother of Harrison, Solomon and Lincoln Geller; Max and Jackson Noffsinger; dear sister of Richard (Sharon)...
Cynthia Portnoy Kagan Frohlichstein, January 29, 2024
Beloved wife of the late Harvey Frohlichstein, Jr. for 37 years. Loving mother of Betty (partner; Martin Wice) Kagan and Michael (Sara) Kagan. Cherished grandmother of Eliah Kagan. Beloved...
