William Berman was installed here as first president of the newly-formed Jewish Community Council. The creation of the Council culminates almost 15 years of debate about the need for a central Jewish organization. Installed as ezecutive director of the Council was William I. Boxer man, formerly executive of the welfare fund in Jacksonville, Florida.
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