A teacher, kibbutznik, politician, stateswoman. 49 years ago, Golda Meir became Prime Minister of Israel, the world's fourth, and Israel's first and only woman to hold such an office. David Ben-Gurion called her "the best man in the government." To this day she is a towering figure of leadership and resolve. On this anniversary, here are just a few of the life lessons that Golda Meir left us. | World Jewish Congress

59K views · 5.9K reactions | Golda Meir, born on May 3, 1898, was Israel's first - and only - woman prime minister. She is still an icon today, a symbol of the resilience, humor, and strength of Israel. | World Jewish Congress | Facebook

Golda Meir was a leader whose unwavering determination and courage shaped Israel’s history, earning her a place as one of the world’s most influential women in politics. | CBN Israel