Businessman Ronald Lauder was nominated to be next chairman of American Jewry’s main umbrella group. The member organizations of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations will vote within the next 30 days on the nomination of Lauder, a philanthropist known for his efforts in revitalizing Jewish life in Eastern Europe. Lauder would replace Melvin Salberg, whose two- year term expires this spring.
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