I'm on the mailing list for The Israel Project, and I thought Monday's email message from the organization's founder, Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, was worth reproducing in full:
It was with deep sadness that I learned about the death of Congressman Tom Lantos.Posted by dan at February 11, 2008 10:27 PMFor so many reasons, Rep. Tom Lantos was an inspiration to millions of people across the globe. I knew Congressman Lantos for more than two decades and was inspired by him to start The Israel Project. As one of the most important supporters of Israel in Congress, he instilled in me the importance of educating the public about the real Israel so that a strong U.S. - Israel relationship can continue to flourish. He helped The Israel Project with our first ideas for TV ads and introduced me to some of our first donors. His commitment to Israel and American security meant so much to so many people and institutions around the globe. He will be deeply missed.
As someone of Hungarian origin, who’s father suffered much during the Holocaust, I am among multitudes who are the poorer for the absence of a strong voice of reminder. We have all benefited from his commitment to educating the world about the Holocaust so it will never happen again. His commitment to human rights and religious freedom for all people have left a mark on our world.
On behalf of our board of directors and staff, our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.
Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi
Founder and President
The Israel Project