The American Jewish Committee sent its congratulations today to Israel’s former Premier, David Ben-Gurion, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, which is being celebrated this weekend in Israel.
The cable, signed by President Morris B. Abram, praised Mr. Ben-Gurion’s “pioneering leadership and unequaled contributions to the creation of Israel and its dynamic development.” The message called Mr. Ben-Gurion’s efforts “an inspiration to all,” and declared:
“We share your deep concern for the preservation of Jewish life throughout the world and the strengthening of the spiritual and cultural bonds between the Jews of Israel and the United States. May you be blessed with many more years of good health and vigor to carry on in your usual youthful spirit as elder statesman of Israel.”
Reporting the stories that define our era. When history unfolds in real-time, the Jewish world turns to JTA. Your support ensures we can document the complexities of war and the resilience of Jewish communities with integrity.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
