Premier Menachem Begin of Israel will participate in two major Jewish community events here during his visit to the U.S. next month. He will be guest of honor Saturday, Dec.9 at a gala banquet celebrating the United Jewish Appeal’s 40th anniversary during the organization’s national conference at the New York Hilton Hotel. On Sunday, Dec. 10 Begin and some 1000 invited guests will join the Zionist Organization of America in a dinner tribute to Dr. and Mrs. Nessim D. Goon at the Americana Hotel. Begin will present the Louis D. Brandeis award to the Gaons. Dr. Gaon is the president of the World Sephardi Federation.
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