Elan Steinberg

Elan Steinberg described as ‘great activist’ and ‘irreplaceable loss to world Jewry’

Tributes and statements of respect and admiration are pouring in for Elan Steinberg, the former executive director of the World Jewish Congress who died April 6 of complications from lymphatic cancer. He was 59.

By Alan D. Abbey April 10, 2012 4:11 pm

Elan Steinberg — unyielding in defense of the Jewish people

Elan Steinberg, the former executive director of the World Jewish Congress, participated in shaping his world instead of simply living in it, in moving the machine of international politics instead of simply rotating as a cog in it.

April 10, 2012 3:31 pm

Steinberg, who directed WJC, dies at 59

Elan Steinberg, the former World Jewish Congress executive vice president who helped lead efforts to obtain restitution for properties stolen during the Holocaust, has died.

April 6, 2012 3:43 pm