“It is hard to imagine the existence of Israeli art, our anthems, the worlds of literature and theater without his unique and unforgettable contribution,” President Isaac Herzog said of Geffen after his death.
Against the backdrop of Jerusalem's Old City walls, family and friends gathered at his gravesite.
The Adelson family, joined by close friends, gathered in Jerusalem to mark the one-year anniversary of Sheldon Adelson's death, reflecting on the life of one of the biggest philanthropists in Israel's history.
"Sheldon was so full of passion and compassion, so abounding in dreams and diligence. He squeezed dozens of lifetimes and careers into his 87 and a half years. Someone who burns that bright cannot but leave an afterglow when he is gone" • Dr. Miriam Adelson, Israel Hayom's publisher, pays tribute to her late husband, philanthropist, Sheldon Adelson, who passed away a year ago.
Only after Sheldon Adelson passed away did Yedidya Meir realize that he had unfairly treated the great Jewish philanthropist and Zionist advocate. An apology.
History will record Sheldon Adelson as the greatest philanthropist in Jewish history. But those who had the privilege to know him will recall his massive, joyous and caring heart. So special, so memorable and so unusual.
They say of Sheldon Adelson that he was the richest Jew in the world but In my humble opinion, he was the richest Jew in many generations, because everything that he gave was his. That which is his, cannot be taken away from him. He gave wholeheartedly.
Sheldon Adelson was a visionary who supported the Beresheet space project. We will forge on in is memory.
Marking one month since the passing of businessman and philanthropist Sheldon Adelson, his wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, vows to carry on with his vision.
Hundreds of Las Vegas community leaders and members gather in their cars to pay respects to Sheldon Adelson, who "lived and breathed philanthropy."
