The late Chaim Weinberg, who amassed wealth here after arriving as an immigrant from Ukrainia, and died childless a year ago, has willed his entire wealth to the Jewish community of Sao Paulo, it was disclosed officially here today.
The funds, amounting to 100,000,000 cruzeiros (over $250,000) were left for use of the Jewish community’s welfare services. Mr. Weinberg provided in his will only that sufficient funds for his widow’s livelihood be provided for the rest of her life.
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