Mendel Kaplan of Johannesburg was unanimously named chairman-elect of the World Board of Trustees of the United Israel Appeal-Keren Hayesod at its recent meeting in Jerusalem. Kaplan, who will assume office in June, will succeed Philip Granovsky of Toronto, who has served in this post since the establishment of the board five years ago. The UIA-Keren Hayesod World Board of Trustees is composed of heads of Keren Hayesod campaigns throughout the world, and Israeli representatives, primarily members of the World Zionist Organization Executive. In his new capacity, Kaplan will travel on behalf of Keren Hayesod to various countries in which the campaigns are conducted.
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