Jewish movements in Israel and around the world paid tribute to the deceased businessman and philanthropist • If you will: "Sheldon contributed greatly to the Zionist enterprise, to the market of ideas and the press in Israel"
Philanthropist Sheldon Adelson // Photo: Reuters
Movements and organizations in the Jewish world today (Tuesday) issued messages mourning the passing of the philanthropist and Jewish leader Sheldon Adelson, owner of "Israel Today," who passed away.
The If You Will movement said: "We share the Adelson family's grief over the death of Sheldon Adelson. Mr. Adelson has made many contributions to the Zionist enterprise, to the ideas and press market in Israel and to strengthening the national discourse. May his memory be blessed."
The Bnei Akiva World Movement has announced that it shares the grief of Dr. Miriam Adelson and the entire Adelson family over the passing of Sheldon Adelson. The movement noted that Adelson was a partner in the organization's path.
Roi Abkasis, Secretary General of Bnei Akiva Global, said: "The Adelson family is one of the leaders in philanthropy in the Jewish world in general and in Israel in particular. In recent years, Sheldon has been an ardent supporter of the movement and has been involved in its leading projects in Israel. "He saw the enormous importance of connecting young people from abroad with Israelis of their age in a joint contribution to Israeli society. At a meeting we held last Sukkot, Sheldon spoke about the deep commitment to securing the future of the Jewish people."