Aryeh Leon Kubowitzki
Aryeh Leon Kubowitzki (November 2, 1896 – May 16, 1966) was Israeli lawyer and diplomat. Early life. Aryeh Leon Kubowitzki was born on November 2, 1896 in Kuršėnai, Russian Empire. Career. World Jewish Congress. Kubowitzki was one of the founders of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) in August 1936. On July 1, 1944, Kubowitzki wrote to John W. Pehle opposing proposals to conduct aerial bombardment of the extermination camps on the grounds that "the first victims would be the Jews". Kubowitzki instead proposed that Soviet paratroopers and members of the Polish resistance be instructed to attack the installations . He served as the Secretary-General of the WJC from 1945 to 1948. Diplomat. Kubowitzki made aliyah in 1948. Kubowitzki served as the Israeli ambassador to Czechoslovakia, Poland, and several South American countries. Retirement and death. Kubowitzki died on May 16, 1966 in Jerusalem, Israel. Personal life. Kubowitzki was married to Myriam Goldstein-Kubovy (1897-1992).