American actress Jane Fonda was here this week to attend the Israeli premiere of her latest film, “On Golden Pond.” The proceeds of the film is going to the Amit volunteer program for the elderly. Ms. Fonda was profuse in her praise of and support for Israel. She met with Shulamit Shamir, wife of the Foreign Minister, to discuss efforts to free Soviet Jewish Prisoner of Conscience Ida Nudel. She also met with Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek and Labor Party chairman Shimon Peres. During her visit, Ms. Fonda received an award from the Hebrew University for her activities on behalf of Soviet Jewry and for her advocacy of social justice.
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