UJA-Federation of New York CEO Eric S. Goldstein today issued the following statement on the election of Isaac Herzog as Chairman of the Jewish Agency:
“I am delighted to congratulate my friend Isaac “Bougie” Herzog on his election as Chairman of the Jewish Agency," Goldstein said. "He is an inspired choice for a role essential in strengthening the bonds between the Jewish state and global Jewry. Isaac has a deep familiarity with global Jewry, based both on his decades of distinguished public service, and an extraordinary family tradition of leadership and commitment to the Jewish community. We look forward to working together with Isaac and the Jewish Agency to help ensure a bright future for Israel and the Jewish people.”