Collapsed Condo Disaster in Florida: American Jews and Israel Rally to Provide Assistance
In the early morning hours of June 24, a large section of a 40-year-old, 12-storey condo building in Surfside, Fla. (a small town near Miami Beach) collapsed.
Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh: First Female Israeli Druze MK Becomes First Druze Jewish Agency Emissary
She has been appointed to be the first Druze emissary for the Jewish Agency for Israel, with a focus on reaching out to U.S. college…
Zsolt Balla: Appointed Chief Rabbi and Jewish Religious Counsellor of the German Armed Forces
In the First World War, an estimated 100,000 German Jews served in their country’s army, of whom 12,000 were killed in action…
Egg Creams: Once a Mainstay of the New York Jewish Scene, Made Without Egg or Cream
Back in the day in New York City — “the day” being the 1920s through 1950s — when pharmacies and five-and-dimes had soda fountains…
Yael Braun: An Orthodox Woman Helping Other Women Obtain a Jewish Divorce
According to Jewish religious law, both parties in a marriage must agree to divorce…
Ed Asner: Venerable Television Actor Who Won a Record (for a Male) Seven Primetime Emmys
Ed Asner is best known for his roles on ”The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and its spin-off series, “Lou Grant” (among other shows).
Roy Lichtenstein: Pioneer and Leading Figure in the American Pop Art Movement
During the 1960s — along with Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and James Rosenquist, among others…
Marvin Hamlisch: EGOT Award-Winning Composer for TV, Broadway Stage, and Silver Screen
He was one of only 16 EGOT winners, meaning he garnered Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. He was one of only two people…
Jon Scheyer: Next Head Coach for Duke University’s Men’s Basketball Team
He’ll take over the program after the 2021-2022 season when legendary coach…
Michael S. Schmidt: Prize-Winning Journalist for ‘The New York Times’ and Guest Analyst on MSNBC
His reporting on high-profile stories has garnered him two Pulitzer Prizes, among other awards…
To learn about these and many more AmazingJews, watch a compilation put together by JewOfTheWeek.net in 2015 and posted on YouTube.