Daniel Auster - Former mayor - Jerusalem Municipality
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Daniel Auster

Daniel Auster served as mayor between the years 1948-1951. He was an Israeli politician. After the establishment of the state, he served as the first Mayor of Jerusalem. He was among the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

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Born in Galicia. A lawyer by profession. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1914. In the years 1934-1945, served as Chairman of the Rehavia Neighborhood Committee and as deputy mayor. Was a member of the People's Council (as a representative of the "General Zionists" party) and therefore signed the Declaration of Independence. When the state was established, he became the first Mayor of Jerusalem (1948-1951). Related to American author Paul Auster.
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