William K. Dorfman, a veteran Zionist and Jewish communal leader, died here yesterday at the age of 59. He was national chairman for Israel investments of the Zionist Organization of America. Born in New York City, Mr. Dorfman was active in ZOA work for 30 years. He served for 10 years as chairman of the ZOA Finance Committee.
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