“Emanuel Neumann is one of the few Hebrews in America and is the closest to my heart among American Zionists,” former Prime Minister David Ben Gurion declared here today in a message to the 70th birthday celebration for Dr. Neumann held at ZOA House. Among those attending the celebration were Moshe Sharett, chairman of the Jewish Agency executive and Dr. Nahurn Goldmann, president of the World Zionist Organization.
In his message to Dr. Neumann, which was read to the gathering by Liberal Knesset Deputy Joseph Serlin, Mr. Ben-Gurion who was unable to attend because of poor health, said: “In my concept of Zionist organizations, I would say that Neumann is the only Zionist in the United States. But I don’t allow myself to argue with others considering themselves Zionists.”
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
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.
