08 September 2010 , 09:16
The leadership of the World Jewish Congress recognized members of the IDF rescue mission to Haiti. President of the Congress: “When Israel does something to help another nation, it helps every Jewish community in the world.”
Rotem Caro Weizman
Leaders from the World Jewish Congress convened last week in Israel to honor members of the IDF rescue mission to Haiti. During the ceremony, Certificates of Recognition were awarded to the Home Front Command, the Amirim Communications Battalion, the Shaldag Unit, the Oketz Unit, the IDF Spokesperson Unit, the Israeli police, the Zaka organization, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, all of which participated in the rescue mission.
“There is special significance in mentioning the commendable humanitarian acts of the state of Israel and especially of the IDF,” the President of the World Jewish Congress, Ronald S. Lauder, told the IDF Website. “The Congress is a worldly body and when Israel does something for another nation it helps Jewish communities in every member country of the Congress, especially when so many are slandering and trying to delegitimize the existence of the state of Israel.”
The Head Medical Officer, Brig. Gen. Dr. Nachman Eish, from whose corps several soldiers were sent on the mission to Haiti, was moved by the special mention.
“You go on a mission because of its importance, the importance of helping others without always thinking about what you represent. But at the end of the day, the greatest gift is to be there and to save lives. Only afterwards do you understand that in so doing, you actually represented the Jewish people and brought respect and admiration to them, despite coming from a small country. We got there quickly, we were efficient and ultimately made a large contribution.”
Two fighters from the Oketz K-9 Unit who were presented with the award were received with cheers and applause, which was extremely touching to the two. “First of all, I’m proud of Israel,” said Sgt. First Class Dror Tropel. “It warms the heart to feel the great recognition and it strengthens the desire to continue giving.”
The World Jewish Congress: Representatives from 80 countries
The World Jewish Congress was established in 1936, with the purpose of heeding needs and wants of Jewish communities all over the world. It unites Jewish community representatives from over 80 countries all over the globe.
Every four years, the Congress comes together to develop new strategic programs related to different topics connected to the Jewish world. It also updates its members on the happenings of the Jewish communities around the world.
“In light of recent events, the Congress focused on Israel in order to express solidarity with the Jewish State,” advisor Michael Tadigsman, one of the organization’s advisors, said. “We want to unite the Jewish people in support for Israel.”
source:http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/today/10/09/0801.htm
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