Pro-Israel philanthropist Newton Becker dies at age 83
Philanthropist Newton Becker died on Sunday, Jan. 2, and with his death, the pro-Israel and Jewish community has lost one of its biggest supporters. A husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Rochelle, and his son, David. Becker, who was 83-years-old, died after a long struggle with illness. He lived in Bel Air.