About
David Horowitz Memorial Society
Our Story
The David Horowitz Memorial Society (DHMS) functions as the public educational arm of United Israel World Union, dedicated to honoring and perpetuating the legacy of David Horowitz (1903–2002), pioneering journalist, founding member of the United Nations Correspondents Corps, and founder of United Israel World Union (UIWU) in 1944. The Society draws inspiration from Horowitz’s lifelong commitment to ethical monotheism, interfaith dialogue, journalistic integrity, and the pursuit of global peace and unity. These commitments were shaped by his experiences as a young Jewish pioneer in the Holy Land in the 1920s, his decades of biblical research in Jerusalem, and his more than fifty-year career as a correspondent at the United Nations. During his long service, he became friends with Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ambassadors, and every UN Secretary-General since 1945 - including a special closeness to Dag Hammarskjöld.
The DHMS seeks to carry forward the prophetic vision that inspired Horowitz throughout his life - the Hebrew Bible’s call for a world marked by peace and justice among all nations (Isaiah 2:1–4). In the aftermath of the Holocaust, Horowitz founded United Israel World Union to promote a universal understanding of Hebraic faith grounded in the ethical teachings of the Decalogue and the prophetic message of the Hebrew Scriptures. Central to that vision is Isaiah’s declaration that God’s house “shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples” (Isaiah 56).
remarkable career in international journalism
The Society highlights Horowitz’s remarkable career in international journalism and diplomacy, including his long association with the United Nations and his relationships with numerous world leaders and heads of state. His efforts as a tireless advocate for peace and as a proponent of the enduring moral vision of the Hebrew Bible serve as a model for constructive engagement in the modern world. The DHMS operates as a non-political and non-denominational organization, open to all people regardless of background.
In addition to preserving Horowitz’s archives, writings, and historical legacy, the DHMS promotes educational and cultural initiatives that advance the ideals he championed. These include maintaining the David Horowitz Memorial Library in Charlotte, North Carolina; maintaining a website featuring historical, biblical, and educational resources; sponsoring conferences and programs related to the Society’s core biblical vision; and supporting charitable and international activities consistent with its mission.
The DHMS functions as the public educational arm of United Israel World Union, the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded by David Horowitz in 1944. All donations are tax-deductible under U.S. law.
