FOR THE AGES
BUYING
Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005
A Personal Impact
"It was 1962 when
zve first met. He
agreed to sponsor me
at the golf club. I
clearly remember our
brief discussion, as I
was so nervous and
in awe of this promi-
nent man. During
JOEL D. TAUBER
the year that fol-
lowed, I admired
Max Fisher from afar
as he soared to even greater heights in
business, politics and philanthropy.
As my own career developed, I used
Max as a model to emulate, but realized
early on that I could never come close to
his amazing accomplishments.
"Nonetheless, as my political and Jewish
communal life gained momentum, my
contact with him became more frequent
and intense, culminating in later years to
elegant, private monthly Saturday lunches
at the Fishers. One of his greatest attributes
was this easy and friendly access.
"His encouragement and advice at each
stage of my development was instrumental to
my advancement. Ideas like Patience and
perseverance,' 'build a consensus,' when you
lead, look behind you to see if anyone is fie-
lowing' were conveyed to me _frequently.
"What I appreciated most was when I
really needed help on a local, national or
international initiative, he was there for
me with his support, suggestions, encour-
agement, warmth and most of all, active
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The Yeshivat Akiva Family
joins the Detroit Jewish Community
in mourning the loss of our
long-time supporter
MAX FISHER
his vision and leadership have
left an everlasting mark
on our community.
May his memory be blessed.
Rabbi Dr.Yigal Tsaidi
Educational Director
President
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`Max guided and helped so many of us. He opened the doors and helped us
walk through. He encouraged us and kept in touch. I don't know why I was so
lucky, but he opened the door to politics in Michigan for me. He gave me
advice, treated me with respect and encouraged me to always do the right thing.
There is so much more I could say, but mostly I just adored him for his kindness
and for his encouragement."
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B'NAI 11111TH GREAT LAKES REGION
— Andrea Fischer Newman, senior vice president-government affairs, Northwest Airlines,
and a member of the University of Michigan board of regents
Express their heartfelt condolences
to the family of
3/10
2005
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Joel D. Tauber is a Southfield-based
investor, philanthropist and Jewish
communal leader who was on the
original executive committee of UJC.
Mark Nadel
Marc Jerusalem
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participation. He was a problem solver,
never a problem creator: However; if he
felt I was wrong, he would say so; when he
felt I was right, he stood with me against
all odds and intense pressure.
"The best example of our relationship
was demonstrated during the original
United Jewish Communities merger explo-
ration. Although originally opposed to the
merger of the Council of Jewish
Federations, United Israel Appeal and
United Jewish Appeal, he became con-
vinced of its value through the study
process and our extensive personal discus-
sions. After an exhaustive two-year, heated
debate and discussion, the 35-membe•
blue ribbon committee recommended the
merger to the Jewish communities of North
America.
At the meeting to vote on the proposal,
the naysayers and those fear fill of change
attacked the merger plan. Not one person
from the committee stood up to this bar-
rage except me, as chairman, and Max.
The proposal was defeated, but its validity
was confirmed as the merger took place
three years later.
"It is clear to me that Max M. Fisher
played an essential role, in not only my
philanthropic life, but also, and more
importantly, my entire life. His caring,
friendship and philosophy will live with
me forever: I will miss him."
MAX M. FISHER
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