Twin castings of a bust of Leonard Bernstein by the noted sculptor, Robert Berks, were presented by the America-Israel Cultural Foundation to the New York Philharmonic and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra today as a symbol of cultural exchange between the two countries. The presentation was made at the offices of the New York Philharmonic by Samuel Rubin, president of the Foundation.
As the Year Turns, Support the Journalism You Trust. JTA covers the stories shaping Jewish life around the world — with the depth this moment calls for. As you reflect on the year ahead, consider a gift that keeps independent Jewish journalism strong.
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.