— The third annual Jewish National Fund radiothon, held last Sunday and simulcast on WEVD and WMCA, raised more than $100,000 in donations honoring the 80th anniversary of the JNF. According to Dr. Samuel Cohen, JNP executive vice president, the 6 1/2 hour radiothon, featuring show business celebrities, Jewish community leaders, and radio personalities, was the most successful to date. An estimated combined audience of 220,000 listeners tuned in to the entertainment, informational and fund-raising program. The radiothon was hosted by Rabbi William Berkowitz, JNF president.
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