An all-Israel fashion show and luncheon today helped to mobilize more than $750,000 for the economic development of Israel through the sale of Israel Bonds. The event, which honored N.Y.C. Commissioner of Consumer Affairs Bess Meyerson, is expected to be responsible for more than $1 million when all commitments made by the more than 900 women who attended are fulfilled.
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