Sherine Ibrahim, Miss Israel of 1963, who is the Israeli contestant in the Miss Universe contest here, was guest of honor at a brunch today given by the officers of the Zionist Council of Southern Florida, Miss Ibrahim, the first Moslem ever to represent Israel in the worldwide competition, expressed her gratitude at the warm welcome extended her by the Jews of New York and Miami.
The Israeli beauty was presented with a replica of the Dead Sea Scrolls by Gerald Schwartz, president of the Zionist Council. She was also given a white mink stole by the Council.
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