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2 unusual facts about Leon Klinghoffer


Klinghoffer

Leon Klinghoffer (September 24, 1916 – October 8, 1985) was a disabled American who was murdered and thrown overboard in the hijacking of the cruise ship Achille Lauro in 1985.

Temple Shaaray Tefila

Leon Klinghoffer (1916–85), disabled appliance manufacturer who was murdered and thrown overboard by Palestinian terrorists hijacking the cruise ship Achille Lauro in 1985; his 800-person funeral was held at the synagogue.



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