EAJC President Congratulates Knesset Speaker on 60th Anniversary of Israeli Parliament Building

02/02/2026

Dr. Michael Mirilashvili, President of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress (EAJC), has sent an official congratulatory letter to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana marking the 60th anniversary of the Knesset building in Jerusalem. The Israeli parliament building was officially inaugurated on August 30, 1966.

In his message, the EAJC President emphasized the symbolic significance of the Knesset as an embodiment of renewed Jewish sovereignty and noted that the parliament, as a reflection of Israeli society, should serve as a role model for all citizens of the country.

Full text of the congratulatory message:

Dear Mr. Speaker,

On behalf of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, I am honored to extend our warmest congratulations on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Knesset building.

Since its inauguration, the Knesset building has stood as an enduring symbol of renewed Jewish sovereignty in our ancestral homeland and of Israeli democracy. Within its walls, momentous decisions have been made, vigorous debates have taken place, and defining chapters in the history of the State of Israel have been written.

As the parliament of the Jewish people, the Knesset reflects Israeli society in all its diversity. It serves as a forum for democratic discourse, the exchange of ideas, and decision-making that shapes the nation’s future. As such, the Knesset must serve as a role model for society as a whole — exemplifying dignified conduct, respectful dialogue, and steadfast commitment to democratic values.

The Jews of the Euro-Asian region’s communities, look upon the Knesset building with pride as an embodiment of the fulfilled Zionist dream. This magnificent structure, with its distinctive architecture and remarkable works of art, represents the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, of past and future.

May the Knesset building continue to serve as the home of Israeli democracy for generations to come, and may the decisions made within its chambers bring blessing, prosperity, and peace to the State of Israel and the entire Jewish people.