Conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly, the leader of the 1970s Stop ERA movement, has died. In a statement posted on its website on Monday afternoon, her Eagle Forum said she died at her home in St. Louis surrounded by family members. She was 92. ‘Rest in peace, Phyllis Schlafly. Wife, mother, grandmother, author, lawyer, tireless voice […]
Phyllis Schlafly dies at 92 Read More »
Obituaries & memorials, USASan Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name
Juan Gabriel Dies From Heart Attack Read More »
International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials
Eulogy by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal Delivered July 22, 2016 at San Diego, CA SAN DIEGO — The fact that all mortals eventually die has always served as a lesson to the living. We cannot long evade the consciousness of our own mortality, and fail to draw therefrom some fundamental lessons on how to live
Dmitry Gelfer (circa 1931-2016) Read More »
International, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, USASan Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name
Mexican Actress Chachita Dead After Pneumonia Complications Read More »
International, Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & BroadcastSan Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name
Barry Chamish passes away Read More »
Middle East, Obituaries & memorials, USASan Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name
Italian soprano Daniela Dessi dies suddenly Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials* San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last
Jazz harmonica master Toots Thielemans dies at 94 Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorialsEditor’s Note: San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and
‘Rugrats’ Actor Shares Sweet Message After Jack Riley’s Death Read More »
Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USASan Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name
Fyvush Finkel, veteran actor, Emmy winner, dies at 93 Read More »
Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USASan Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name
Award-winning journalist, advocate for tolerance dies Read More »
Middle East, Obituaries & memorialsEditor’s note: San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and
Kenny Baker, ‘Star Wars’ actor, dies at 83; portrayed R2-D2 in movie franchise Read More »
Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Eulogy by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal (Delivered August 8, 2016 at Mount Sinai Cemetery, Los Angeles) One of the editors of the Book of Proverbs has preserved for us a striking metaphor which conveys to us a profound insight into the purpose of life. He tells us: Ner hashem nishmat adam. The soul of a person
Resi Ida Kalmar (March 16, 1921-August 7, 2016) Read More »
Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County{San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name
Holocaust hero Bialowitz passes away at 90 Read More »
International, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials{Editor’s Note: San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last
Pete Fountain, clarinet virtuoso, dies at 86 Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, USA