Bernard J. Lasker has been named chairman of the 1962-63 fund-raising campaign of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, it was announced today by Lawrence A. Wien, Federation president.
As chairman of the 45th annual appeal of the Jewish Federation, Mr. Lasker will direct the largest fund-raising drive in the country in behalf of local health and welfare services. Last year’s Federation campaign goal was $22, 500, 000. The goal for the coming year has not been announced.
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