This is the tribute delivered by Rabbi Uri D. Herscher on Oct. 17, in honor of media pioneer and beloved leader Dennis Holt, at a “Celebration of Life” memorial at the Skirball.
Yehei zichro baruch — may his memory be a blessing.
Under her leadership, the Annenberg Foundation distributed more than $3 billion to over 2,800 nonprofits, including many Jewish institutions in Los Angeles.
Jack Rimokh’s life was one of complete humility, quiet dignity, and always accented with a warm smile.
I know that Rabbi Fink’s greatest legacy will be the remarkable family he leaves behind.
Eli Fink passed away on March 21 in a tragic accident on the Garden Parkway. He was 43.
Her most fulfilling role was supporting the cause of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.
The president who secured the Egyptian-Israeli peace accord in 1978 went on to become the target of vitriol for his warnings that Israel was headed toward apartheid.
Ambassador Indyk was a leading expert on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as U.S. relations with Israel and the Arab states.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the sex therapist, media personality and educator, died on July 12 at her home in Manhattan.
