Teddy Kollek: Builder of Jerusalem (Jps Young Biography Series) [Hardcover]

Abraham Rabinovich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996 | Series: Jps Young Biography Series

In this dramatic portrait of Teddy Kolleck, young readers will learn about the man who became one of the most daring and valuable leaders in Israel’s early struggle for independence. His vision of peace, which helped transform Jerusalem into an international center for religion and culture, made him one of the most famous mayors in the world.

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Gr. 5^-8. After only one year in office, Teddy Kollek was growing bored being mayor of Jerusalem; then the 1967 Six Day War brought him monumental challenges. The war resulted in the reunification of the ancient city, and Kollek became mayor not only of the newer, Jewish portion of Jerusalem but also of the old city with its Arab residents and Christian, Muslem, and Jewish holy places. Rabinovich conveys the persuasive and personal leadership style and the unwavering dedication that earned Kollek respect as he oversaw Jerusalem's reconstruction. Renowned for his 28-year tenure as Jerusalem's mayor, he led a productive and full life prior to taking office. How he came to be a pioneer in Palestine, his work as a secret agent for the Jewish Agency--the unofficial government of the Jewish people in Palestine--helping European Jews escape Nazi clutches, and his job procuring weapons for the new state of Israel make fast and fascinating reading. With generously, if sometimes disjointedly, interspersed anecdotes of behind-the-scenes incidents and insights into Kollek's personality and character, this biography will fill a gap in contemporary Israeli history collections. Ellen Mandel

Product Details

• Hardcover: 130 pages
• Publisher: The Jewish Publication Society (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827605595
• ISBN-13: 978-0827605596
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,614,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great dynamic city- builder, April 20, 2005

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This review is from: Teddy Kollek: Builder of Jerusalem (Jps Young Biography Series) (Paperback)

Teddy Kollek was for over thirty years the Mayor of Jerusalem. In those years he was a tremendous builder of the City who greatly enhanced its cultural life. His devotion to the City was a twenty- four hour a day one. His famous catnaps at all kinds of public function were the sign of how untiring he was in his efforts to build the city. The whole Israel Musuem cultural area of the city owes an enormous debt to his . When he was Mayor Jerusalem turned from being a little backwater into a dynamic and growing city with international flavor. On the whole Kollek sought to be a good Mayor to the Jewish majority and Arab minority of the City .

His own story climaxes in his career as Mayor but he also did valuable service as aide to Ben- Gurion in helping build the State of Israel.