Yosef Weitz
1890–1972 (age 82)
Biography
Yosef Weitz approached his civil service with a deep reverence for the land and its people, guiding efforts to expand agriculture and forestation across the emerging state. His careful planning and tireless visits to settlements reflected a conviction that responsible stewardship could yield both sustenance and shelter.
The forests he helped plant and the communities he supported stand as enduring testimony to his belief that the soil could become a living legacy for generations to come.