Announcement that the 1964 Combined Jewish Appeal had gone over the top raising $1,393,500, over $7,000 above its goal, and the re-election of Sidney Lefcourt for a third term as president of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, highlighted the 26th annual meeting held at the Fontainebleu Hotel.
Over 500 leaders of Federation and Combined Jewish Appeal were present at the event to hear Mr. Lefcourt praise the successful campaign and the growth of the Federation as the central instrument for the budget, planning, and fund-raising needs of the Greater Miami Jewish community.
In a special ceremony over 40 members were installed in the Golden Menorah Club and over 200 members installed in the Silver Menorah Club, recognizing contributions of over $5, 000 and $1, 000, respectively, to the 1964 Combined Jewish Appeal. Special presentation of a hand-crafted sterling silver spice box was presented to the campaign chairman by Mr. Lefcourt.
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