Jewish Agency pays tribute to Argentina community leader Eduardo Elsztain
Elsztain was lauded for his key role in strengthening ties between the Argentinian community and Israel.
By ALAN ROSENBAUMEduardo Elsztain(photo credit: Courtesy)
Hundreds of Jewish from across the world attending The Jewish Agency for Israel’s virtual Board of Governors, joined the organization’s Chairman of the Executive, Isaac Herzog, and Chairman of the Board, Michael Siegal, in paying tribute to Argentinian businessman Eduardo Elsztain, a leader of the Jewish community.Elsztain was lauded for his key role in strengthening ties between the Argentinian community and Israel and fostering Jewish identity among the next generation through a variety of social and educational endeavors.During the event, Elsztain told participants about the formative opportunity he had at the age of 20 to come to Israel with The Jewish Agency’s Machon L’Madrichim leadership program. He also shared the enormous impact the program made on his life and how it instilled in him a desire to provide young Jews a similar opportunity.Jewish Agency CEO Amira Ahronoviz noted at the conference that Elsztain, together with The Jewish Agency and Keren Hayesod, has led many initiatives to strengthen young Jews’ ties to Israel and strengthen Israel’s position in the world, stating that, “Elsztain’s leadership and generosity have impacted young Jews for many generations, as they grow to lead the Jewish people.”
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