More than 25,000 people visited the 4th biennial “Israel Week” exposition at the Copacabana Palace here last week, sponsored by the Zionist Organization of Rio de Janeiro. Many of those attending were non Jews, including Brazilians of Lebanese descent. A wide variety of Israeli products were on display, including canned goods, liqueurs, wine, paintings, fine arts, glassware, silverware, clothing and records.
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