A grove of 1000 trees has been dedicated by the Jewish National Fund in memory of the British Victorian novelist George Eliot (nom de plume of Marian Evans Cross 1819-1880). The grove is in the International Women’s Forest in the Galilee. In her book, “Daniel Deronda,” George Eliot spoke out in favor of what is in effect the thesis of political Zionism, affirming the right of the Jewish people to return to their ancient homeland. Attending the dedication ceremony were British Ambassador and Mrs. John Mason and Dr. Israel Goldstein. The latter represented the JNF Directorate.
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