A new public square named Morton L. Mandel was inaugurated in Jerusalem, in the plaza between the Central Bus Station and the Yitzhak Navon railway station. The ceremony, attended by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, Jerusalem Foundation President Eric Grabelsky, and members of the Mandel Foundation’s Board of Trustees, also included the naming of “Jerusalem’s Gazelle Valley Park after Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel” and the dedication of the “Simon and Rose Mandel Garden”. A 15-million-dollar contribution supports the expansion of the Gazelle Valley, one of Jerusalem’s most significant urban nature sites.
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Moshe Lion: “Here in Jerusalem we see Morton Mandel’s work everywhere. He stood by Jerusalem because he loved the city, knowing that investing in Jerusalem is investing in the future of the Jewish people. The new square near Navon Station is a living reminder of his legacy and his contribution to strengthening the city.”
Prof. Jehuda Reinharz: “The Mandel Foundation is pleased to help Jerusalem, its residents and its education system. The contribution enriches family leisure, deepens environmental learning for the city’s students, and continues our commitment to education, society and community.”
Eric Grabelsky: “Morton Mandel saw Jerusalem’s central importance and believed in value-driven leadership. He worked to develop the city’s neighborhoods with attention to all communities. The square honors not just his name, but his spirit and vision.”
