Jewish Celebrity
More than just accolades: Israeli-American star Zeev Buium’s impact beyond the ice
Buium made history as the first NHL player with Israeli parents, a milestone of deep cultural significance that has made him a role model for many in the Jewish and Israeli communities.
Jewish QB Retzlaff transfers from BYU to Tulane
Actress Cynthia Nixon claims her ‘observant’ Jewish son hunger striking for Gaza
'Combination of drugs' killed Jewish soap star who dreamed of aliyah
Robert Shwartzman's Indy 500 dream ends in a crash
Shwartzman, driving for IndyCar newcomer Prema Racing, lost control of his No. 83 car as he entered the pit box under yellow.
Billy Joel 'committed to making a full recovery' after brain disorder diagnosis, daughter says
Billy Joel said on Friday that he is canceling all his scheduled concerts after he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Jill Sobule, pop star who also composed songs for a new ‘Yentl,’ dies at 66
The singer's publicist announced that she had died in a fire in her Minneapolis home.
Jewish actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, medical examiner says
An unnamed source told NBC News Trachtenberg had received a liver transplant before her death, although the reason for the organ transfer is not public knowledge.
David Sassoon, the Jewish royal designer who dressed Princess Diana, dies at 92
David Sassoon, who created Princess Diana’s honeymoon going-away dress, dies at 92, leaving behind a trail of groundbreaking fashion for the British royals.
Michelle Trachtenberg, Jewish ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ star, dies at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg was discovered Wednesday in a Manhattan apartment complex.
The Jewish community shouldn't sing Peter Yarrow’s songs - and here's why - opinion
Peter Yarrow was convicted, served time in jail, received a presidential pardon and explicitly acknowledged and apologized, albeit weakly, for his actions.
Famed Jewish record producer Richard Perry dies at 82
Colleagues memorialize one of the main movers of the Los Angeles music and film celebrity world in the 1970s.
Rob Schneider is trending online: Is he Jewish?
Schneider has recently found himself in the headlines, not for his comedic work, but due to a highly publicized conflict with his daughter.
American Jewish teen Claire Weinstein wins silver medal in 4×200-meter freestyle relay
Weinstein, 17, swam the first leg of the US team’s relay, helping the group take second place with a time of 7:40.86, more than two seconds behind first-place Australia.
Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins second career Olympic gold medal
Jessica Fox’s Jewish mother and coach, Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi, was a bronze medalist in the event for France at the 1996 Olympics after not placing in 1992.
