With great sadness, we report that David Twersky, one of the top American Jewish journalists, passed away last night, succumbing to cancer. When I was Managing Editor of JTA, the global Jewish newswire service, regular phone calls with David, then editor-in-chief of the New Jersey Jewish News, always revealed insights into stories we were working on or should tackle, as well as his tenacity to follow leads and sources, and a commitment to produce a solid journalistic product. In his work at the Forward, and later at the New York Sun, as he moved between journalism and public relations stints at the American Jewish Congress, David’s impact was using the power of the pen and computer keyboard to fulfill his dedication to the State of Israel and the Jewish people. We will miss you.

Read this detailed obit from the New York Sun.

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