Obituaries
“Mark was not only a deep policy mind but a passionate advocate for American democracy, its institutions, the rule of law, as well as for the security and prosperity of Israel,” DMFI wrote.
“She lived, breathed and dreamed Netanya, and this was evident in the enormous development of the city under her leadership,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The senator told JNS that the rabbi was “very substantive, but the depth of his personal friendship and his commitment to people was remarkable.”
World WIZO chairperson Anita Friedman paid tribute to her as “a courageous and inspiring leader who was the beating heart of WIZO.”
Hauer was a “trusted adviser, cherished colleague and wise counsellor” and a “bridge-builder whose faith, humility and moral clarity inspired all who knew him,” William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents, told JNS.
The Holocaust Survivors Foundation president “came from the true ashes of the world” to “achieve every goal that he ever set out to do in his life,” his son told JNS.
“His vision and love for our school was the constant that kept us on track when times were tough,” stated Joel Reinstein, an AMHSI board member.
Born in 1929, he came from a prominent theatrical family and spent decades behind the scenes on Broadway before launching his acting career.
“He was very much a part of my Jewish life,” Elon’s father, Alan Dershowitz, told JNS.
“I don’t know how a human being could fit that much into one day, but he was always where he was supposed to be and taught us the importance of showing up,” the cantor’s son told JNS.
Giora Even-Epstein downed 17 Egyptian aircraft across three wars, including 15 supersonic fighters, the all-time record.
The Jewish author, whose memoir “Radical Son” is hailed as an indispensable read, drew praise from government officials, diplomats and journalists.
