Jewish filmmaker took part in revamping of US cinema in 1970s with fresh styles, producing classics such as 'Easy Rider,' starting Jack Nicholson's career, and inspiring Tarantino
Oscar-nominated actor toured Etzion Bloc in 2016, urged Israel not to withdraw to 1967 lines; in 2019's 'Holy Lands,' played retired cardiologist who moves to Israel to raise pigs
US physician, who served as Kiryas Joel community doctor for decades before parting ways, rose to fame in 2020 when his virus treatment was endorsed by then-president Trump
A prodigy, Halivni received rabbinic ordination at 15, won the Israel Prize and molded generations of scholars in US and Israel, teaching well into his 90s
Born in 1936 in British Mandatory Palestine, Berger was raised by a Hasidic family in Jerusalem before moving to the US in 1949 where his athletic career took off
The man who revolutionized how comics are drawn is remembered for his activism - particularly on behalf of artists in an industry that has historically had many Jewish influencers
In addition to saving lives of many, US cardiologist also hailed as a prominent Jewish philanthropist and friend of Israel, which he visited just weeks before his death
The 'queen of the night' at one time ran a global nightclub empire but was better known in her homeland as an important singer-songwriter and an actress
Glauben tirelessly shared story of time in Warsaw Ghetto and death march to Dachau, including for Shoah Foundation exhibit that will allow visitors to continue asking him questions
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