New York philanthropist Joan Arnow dies at 80

Jewish philanthropist Joan Arnow died July 6 following a long bout with melanoma. She was 80.

Arnow, who lived in the Scarsdale, N.Y., supported a number of diverse projects, many of them Jewish. Along with her husband, Robert, Arnow was a major supporter of the UJA–Federation of New York, according to the New York Jewish Week. Robert Arnow is on the JTA’s board.

The Arnows helped bring the television show “Sesame Street” to Israel. They also promoted the careers of young musicians and opera singers, and helped to bring the arts and Shakespeare to New York City public schools. — jta