I received with a heavy heart the bitter news of the passing of Uri Lupolianski, may he rest in peace – former Mayor of Jerusalem, founder and chairman of the ‘Yad Sarah’ charity organization, and a wonderful person who connected all parts of Israeli society.
I knew Uri decades ago. From the first glance, I was impressed that his name matched his personality traits – a pleasant countenance, pleasant manners, and giving honor to others. He was imbued with love for the people and the land, for the Torah of Israel, and of course for Jerusalem.
As one who constantly stands, as the Prime Minister of Israel, guard of our capital Jerusalem, I found in Uri a loyal partner in strengthening Jerusalem‘s status under Israeli sovereignty. In his years as Mayor, he vigorously contributed to building Jerusalem as a city that was joined together.
To this was added the giant enterprise ‘Yad Sarah’ for lending medical equipment. Uri revolutionized this field of auxiliary services for the sick and injured. Tens of thousands of citizens are helped each year by ‘Yad Sarah’ volunteers – and all of them are accompanied by Uri’s credo: “Every day I ask myself not how much good I did yesterday, but how I can help tomorrow.”
At this moment, as the wonderful Uri is laid to eternal rest in the land of Jerusalem, my wife Sara and I extend our deepest condolences to the extensive Lupolianski family.
May his memory be blessed.