President Henry Monsky of B’nai B’rith issued the following statement today: “To the world and to his people, the loss of Dr. Cyrus Adler is a bitter blow for today we have need of his mature judgment, his broad learning and rich experience. Dr. Adler was that rare combination of brilliant scholar, successful administrator and willing leader.
“Intimately identified with virtually every worthwhile cause and movement in Jewish life for two generations he had an exemplary career of unselfish and devoted service. He was a tried and tested leader who rendered immeasurable service to humanity and the Jewish people in every crisis that confronted them in his time. B’nai B’rith everywhere mourns the passing of one of the distinguished American Jews.”
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