Resolution Adopted by the CCAR
Memorializing David Ben Gurion
Adopted by the CCAR at the 85th Annual Convention of
the Central Conference of American Rabbis
1974
WHEREAS, David Ben Gurion was unique in our generation and earned for himself a place
among the great men and women of our People of all times, and
WHEREAS, we note with sorrow his death a few months ago and recall with affection
that when we last met in convention in Jerusalem he addressed us and challenged us,
and
WHEREAS, the history of the reestablishment of the Jewish State is in many ways the
reflection of the thought and deeds of David Ben Gurion,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, meeting in Jerusalem, unite in voicing our sense
of loss that the death of David Ben Gurion has brought upon us and we join with the
citizens of Israel, with world Jewry and with all who shared his commitment to justice
in paying tribute to him. “How the mighty has fallen”–among the mighty of our People
the name of David Ben Gurion will ever shine forth. May the memory of this man of
righteousness be for a blessed remembrance.