Robinson to Address Israel Bond Dinner
Honoring Nathan Fishman's 75th Birthday
Edward G. Robinson, dean of ing the prestigious Theater Guild,
motion picture- stars, champion of he acted in over 30 productions in
human rights of Israel, will be a
guest speaker at the Israel 22nd
anniversary inaugural d inner,
Thursday. May 28, at the Detroit
Hilton Hotel, it was announced by
Robert Brody, general chairman
of the Detroit Israel Bond Commit-
tee.
Robinson. whose 75th birthday
was celebrated by 20,000 admirers
on the occasion of the Israel Bond
11 , rnika'7 fmstival for Israel at
Madison Square Garden a year
a 10-year period. The reviews of
, that period were filled with this
typical comment, "Every now and
then a man appears on the stage
with a dynamic instinct for creat-
ing character and illusion, and
for dominating make-believe in
such a way that it becomes, for the
moment, a forceful reality. Ed-
ward G. Robinson is such a man."
Since 1929, he has made over
100 films. Whether playing the
"Little
ruthless
part of a
Caesar" or a research scien-
tist, he has displayed an uner-
ring sense for the human quali-
ties of the role.
Ironically, his meteoric success
in "crime" opened new horizons
of artistic appreciation for him as
a serious collector of art Many of
his paintings have been lent to
museums around the country. He
believes that each man is only
the "custodian" of a work of art
he may have hanging on the wall.
Robinson also has a deep con-
cern for people and his country.
In 1941 he was awarded the Amer-
ican Humane Association's gold
medal. In the same year, he con-
tributed $100,000 to the U.S.O.
"as a small down payment on the
privilege of being an American."
In 1943 he was the narrator for the
huge demonstration in New York
City protesting the slaughter of the
Jews in Europe. In .1957 he was
awarded the Louis D. Brandeis
gold medal for service to humanity.,
In 1963 he received the Eleanor
Roosevelt Humanities Award in
Washington, D.C. He was the first
recipient of New York City Col- ,
lege's James P. Hackett medal for
outstanding achievement in ora-
tory and drama in 1965. On No-
vember 16, 1969, he received the
Screen Actors Guild Award for
distinguished achievement in ad-
vancing the ideals of his profession.
and a half ago, will be participat-
ing in Detroit's tribute to Nathan
Fishman, dedicated supporter of
Israel, who is celebrating his 75th
birthday this year.
The State of Israel Prime Minis-
ter's Medal bearing the signature
of Prime Minister Golda Meir, will
be presented to Fishman "for serv-
ice in the cause of Israel's devel-
opment."
Louis Berry, vice chairman of
the Detroit Israel Bond Commit-
tee, will serve as dinner chair-
m:.- n for the city-wide salute to
Israel's anniversary and the
NATHAN FISHMAN
demonstration of affection for
He has visited Israel several
the guest of honor on his 75th
times and has helped raise sub-
year.
stantial funds for Israel's econom-
Both Fishman and Robinson
ic
development through the Israel
were immigrants whose families
Bond drive.
sought freedom and a new life in
America. Each in his own way ,
Reservations for the dinner may
realized the American dream.
be made at the Israel Bond office,
Both of them share a deep sense
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of gratitude and indebtedness to
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America for the freedom and op
portunity to develop their Men:
tialities.
In 1919. Fishman, a young immi-
grant factory worker in Detroit;
left the security of his job at the
Ford Motor Company and opened
a modest tinsmith shop, which he
called the Star Steel Supply Com-
pany. That was the start of a un-
iquely successful business career
and lifetime of service to his
fell N. men and to the cause of Is-
rael, to its establishment as an in-
dependent state and to its upbuild-
ing and progress over the past 22
years.
In 1919, Robinson, who had been
brought to the United States by his
immigrant family at an early age,
At the Arlazaroff Branch 137, Farband, Yom Ha'Atzmaut celebra-
had begun his acting career. after
graduating from the American tion, which resulted in $70,000 in Israel Bond subscriptions and
honored
Isadore Brown, president of the branch for five years, are
Academy of Dramatic Arts.:Join-
(from left) seated: Nathan P. Rossen, Labor Zionist-Landsman-
shaften man of the year; Mrs. Brown, the honoree; Harry L.
Schumer, Labor Zionist-Landsmanshaften Israel Bond campaign
chairman; and Mrs. Adele Mondry, vice president; standing: Hy
Lipsitz, Louis Levine, toastmaster; Philip Imber, president; and
David Silver, chairman of the executive committee.
$70,000 in Bonds Sold at Arlazaroff Fete
Barts Will Head Mt. Clemens Event
EDWARD G. ROBINSON
The Mount Clemens-Port Huron
committee for the State of Israel
Bonds will sponsor an Israel 22nd
anniversary dinner 7 p.m., May
24 at Beth Tephilath Moses Con-
gregation.
Emanuel Litvin, chairman of
the Israel Bond Committee in
Mount Clemens, said a cocktail
reception will precede the diluter,
which also will celebrate the 20th
anniversary of the Israel Bond
United Israel Fete Nets $123,000
At the United Israel Bond dinner dance held at Shaarey Zedek,
which resulted in $125,000 in Israel Bond subscriptions, (from left):
Steven Goldin, Dr. Alexander Ullman, Dr. Arieh Plotkin, guest speak-
er; Andrew Martin, dinner-dance chairman; Ilka Ravch, Israeli folk
singer, guest artist; Mrs. Louis Papo and Isaac Engel. Five organi-
zations joined in sponsoring this fourth annual affair on behalf of
Israel Bonds: Radomer Mutual Society, Sephardic Community of
Greater Detroit, United Jewish Social Club, Workmen's Circle Branch
227 and the. Zionist Revisonists.
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THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Campaign.
Jan and Lilian Bart, recording
stars of "Fiddler on the Roof," will
head the program. Bart, lyric
tenor, humorist and reconteur, has
been a show business personality
for more than thirty years. Lillian
Bart, whose career started at
Radio City Music Hall, has joined
her husband in concerts throughout
the United States, Canada, Europe,
Australia and Israel.
Bart's recordings, in seven
languages, have sold in the mil-
lions of copies. He has per-
formed in major night clubs,
hotels and theaters throughout
the world.
Bart is the author of the book,
"I Lost a Thousand Pounds." He
is a composer of popular songs
and has formed his own recording
company.
For information on the dinner,
contact Litvin, 74 Belleview, Mount
Clemens, 468-7114.
Metzenba urn
Wins in Ohio
CLEVELAND—Howard M. Met-
zenbaum, member of one of Ohio's
most prominent Jewish families,
won the Democratic nomination
for the U.S. Senate in Ohio in the
Primaries on Tuesday.
Branch to Mark Independence Day
Branch 114, Farband, will hold shown. Mrs. Movsas Goldoftas is
its Yom Ha'Atzmaut celebration the celebralion chairman, a n d
of Israel's 22nd anniversary 8:30 Louis Jacobs is co-chairman.
p.m. May 16 at the Sholem Alei-
chem Institute, it was announced
WHEN YOU ::Pic A COCKTAIL
by the president Abe Freedman.
The affair is on behalf of Israel
Bonds.
Louis E. Levitan, Detroit Israel
Bond director, will be guest speak-
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