Jewish Federation of Cleveland Issues Statement on Shimon Peres' Passing

BEACHWOOD, OH - Shimon Peres, Israeli statesman, and "warrior for peace" is dead at 93. His death has sent ripples through the Cleveland Jewish community and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Stephen H. Hoffman has issued a statement on Peres' passing.

Shimon Peres was the ultimate optimist built on a core of clear eyed reality. When you spoke with him one on one he had an agenda for change. He only wanted to look forward; he never wanted to dwell in the past.

He will be remembered as one of Israel's greatest statesmen yet he was a driven politician as well.

It was always a pleasure to be in his presence, a true founding father of the state, and to allow oneself to get caught up in his dreams for a peaceful better world.

Stephen H. Hoffman
President

In Image: Federation President Stephen H. Hoffman talking with Shimon Peres

Image via the Jewish Federation of Cleveland