Following news of the passing of philanthropist Cherna Moskowitz on Aug. 29, who ran the Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation named for her husband and chaired the Moskowitz Prize for Zionism, the Binyamin Regional Council issued the following statement:
“We deeply mourn the passing of Mrs. Cherna Moskowitz, a true lover of the people and the land. Cherna was a tremendous partner in establishing the Jewish presence in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem. Many community and social projects were founded thanks to her support and funding. Through the Moskowitz Prize, she further strengthened hityashvut (building of communities) by honoring those dedicated to building and securing our communities.”
Said council head Yisrael Ganz: “Cherna not only believed in great values, but she was also among the few who advanced them on a large scale, making a real impact. We express our deep gratitude for all the initiatives she supported in the communities of Binyamin. Recently, she played a significant role in the medical center that is being established in Sha’ar Binyamin for the benefit of tens of thousands of residents in these communities. Her memory will always be a living part of the growth of these communities.”
