Jewish writer, philosopher and intellectual Elie Wiesel was also a supporter of Keren Hayesod. He was, among other things, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and was deeply involved in perpetuating the memory of the Holocaust. One of his well-known quotes was: “To assume, to accept, to embody the vision of Keren Hayesod is a privilege”. Wiesel remained an exemplary figure over the years, and his strong values inspired many. He spoke out strongly against “the danger of indifference” and the phenomenon of standing on the sidelines – something that significantly enabled the Nazis’ Final Solution and other atrocities over the course of history. For him, Keren Hayesod was an outstanding and inspiring organization whose aim was to make possible a better future for the Jews in Israel and throughout the world. In a speech in honor of Israel’s 60th anniversary, he said: “Keren Hayesod is a unique organization, it strengthens, enriches, and glorifies what is the best in the Jewish state, Israel. Keren Hayesod is an agent, a marvelous agent, an inspiring agent, thanks to which so many people made aliyah from distant countries”.
Elie Wiesel (1928-2016)