Israeli President Ephraim Katzir, making his first visit to Washington as head of the Jewish State, urged leaders of the Washington Jewish community yesterday to continue efforts to interpret Israel’s ideals of democracy, morality, justice and peace to the general American community. Katzir also stressed the importance of Jewish education in improving the quality of Jewish life. Referring to Israel’s socioeconomic problems, Katzir said that American Jews have an opportunity for direct assistance to Israel by contributing trained manpower as well as finances.
Judge William C. Levy, president of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Washington, headed the score of local leaders who met with Katzir at Blair House where he is the guest of President Ford. Last night Israeli Ambassador Simcha Dinitz hosted a reception for Katzir at the Israeli Embassy at which 40 Administration and Congressional leaders attended.
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