Shapiro, Ezra, 1903-1974

Lawyer of Cleveland, Ohio, and later, Israel. He was active in Zionist organizations and a delegate to many World Zionist Congresses.

Polish Jew who immigrated to Cleveland in 1903. Shapiro became active in local civic and Jewish affairs, particularly the Zionist movement, while maintaining a private law practice. He was Chairman of the National Executive of the Zionist Organization of America, a member of the General Council of the World Zionist Organization, a delegate to many World Zionist Congresses, and played an influential role in Zionist activities which lead to the establishment of Israel in 1948. Even after his immigration to Israel in 1971 he remained active in many organizations until his death in 1977.