Albert Einstein headed the list of Jewish leaders in Germany who have made statements on the occasion of Louis Marshall’s seventieth birthday.
“I greet you and your blessed work for the Jewish people. I think of you on this day with cordial sympathy and extend my best wishes,” Professor Einstein stated.
Dr. Paul Nathan and Dr. James Simon of the Hilfsverein der Deutschen Juden issued a joint statement in which they declared: “Eternal youth, not given to mortals, has been given to Louis Marshall. May he continue to guide with his youthful energy and wisdom and remain long among us. May coming generations see his work as a model of nobility. His personality will be remembered in remote times.”
Dr. Leo Baeck, chief rabbi and leader of the B’nai Brith in Germany stated: “For successful work, for the welfare of the Jewish people four qualities are essential; love of Judaism, knowledge of Judaism, the spirit of giving and temperament which lets the entire personality work for it Louis Marshall has united these four qualities so completely that in all he does he reveals a totality of love, knowledge, spirit and temperament. This has made him the leader of American Jewry and makes him a constant, living influence. May his work be blessed with lasting effect. The Jews of Germany join the Jews of America in extending best wishes to this man who in his feelings, thinking, work and hopes remains always young.”
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